Mental Health Clinician

Extended Job Title Mental Health Clinician Position Description Make a difference where it matters most. Join a dedicated team of professionals working at the intersection of behavioral health and public safety. As a Mental Health Clinician with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care at the James Allred Correctional Unit, you’ll play a vital role in supporting a population with complex needs—providing care that promotes stability, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the field of mental health. In this role, you will provide psychological evaluations, diagnostic services, and counseling to an assigned patient caseload. While working under the guidance of a senior clinician, you’ll have the chance to take full responsibility for your clinical actions and decisions. This position offers a great balance of independent work with limited administrative and supervisory duties, making it perfect for someone eager to grow and apply their expertise in a supportive environment. Why This Role Stands Out: Meaningful Impact : You’ll deliver critical mental health services to underserved individuals, helping them navigate challenges and improve their quality of life. Professional Growth : Work in a dynamic clinical environment with a diverse caseload. You’ll collaborate with security and medical staff, and gain unique experience in crisis intervention, forensic assessment, and trauma‑informed care. Team‑Based Culture : You’ll join a supportive team of clinicians who value collaboration, ethical practice, and professional excellence. Structured & Supportive Environment : With set schedules and low client no‑show rates, you’ll be able to focus on what matters—delivering high‑quality care. Job Stability & Benefits : Enjoy consistent hours, competitive pay, retirement options, generous leave policies, and access to training and certification programs. Major / Essential Functions: Detects severe mental illness in all inmate interaction. Mitigates inmate risk to self and others by utilizing risk‑management procedures. General management of mentally ill and at‑risk inmates. Process referrals to medical and mental health providers. Completes referrals to crisis management. Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinical interviews. Completes all daily documentation by the close of business each day. Reports inmate protection investigation (IPI) and inmate threats to others to security as instructed by Safe Prisons Plan. Processes cancellations of referrals to Behavioral Health Facilities. Assessments written based upon balanced clinical judgment. Effectively prioritizes job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority. Maintains monthly productivity numbers assigned by Behavioral Health Management Team. Professionally completes other unit specific tasks including Suicide Prevention screening and Mental Health chain‑in reminders. Conducts telehealth clinics as assigned by direct Supervisor or Senior Director of Outpatient Services. Ensures accurate and complete record of appropriate caseload reminders. Preferred Qualifications: Graduate program completed at a university accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)/Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC‑A) preferred. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Benefits: Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr