Mental Health Clinician

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

This is where world‑class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

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 Robertson 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.

• 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.

• Detect severe mental illness in all inmate interaction.
• Mitigate 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.
• Complete referrals to crisis management.
• Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinical interviews. Complete all daily documentation by the close of business each day.
• Report inmate protection investigation (IPI) and inmate threats to others to security as instructed by Safe Prisons Plan.
• Process cancellations of referrals to Behavioral Health Facilities.
• Assessments written based on balanced clinical judgment.
• Effectively prioritize job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority. Maintain monthly productivity numbers as set by Behavioral Health Management Team.
• Professionally complete other unit specific tasks including suicide prevention screening and mental health chain‑in reminders.
• Conduct telehealth clinics as assigned by direct Supervisor or Senior…