Mental Health Clinician

Position Description

This a responsible professional position with limited administrative and supervisory duties at the unit level. Specific duties include testing, psychological evaluation and diagnostic services as well as counseling assigned patient caseload. This position functions under the supervision of a higher level licensed clinician, but the individual has full professional responsibility for higher actions and advice.

Department

Psych Administration

Major/Essential Functions

Performs a variety of clinical responsibilities to support the assessment, treatment, and continuity of care for patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting including the following:

• Participates in inpatient psychiatric hearings, serving as the non-treating Mental Health Clinician during NECM hearings and/or as the patient advocate during involuntary admission hearings, as assigned.
• Serves as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by participating in treatment planning, case reviews, and collaborative decision-making for assigned patient units or those supervised.
• Completes psychosocial assessments, conducts and documents self-injurious behavior reports, new-to-unit (pod) status checks, discharge status checks, and patient status checks for individuals in seclusion in accordance with organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements. Coordinates and provides case management services to support patient treatment, continuity of care, and successful discharge planning.
• Responds promptly to Service Coordination Requests (SCRs) and manages treatment team referrals, including referrals to specialized programs, in accordance with organizational policies and established timeframes.
• Identifies the need for Outside Provider Information (OPI) requests and completes all required notifications and documentation in compliance with organizational policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assists patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members by responding to inquiries, facilitating communication, and supporting release planning activities.
• Complete all case management activities, documentation, and follow-up tasks accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Establishes and maintains a positive therapeutic approach that fosters trust, engagement, and patient participation in treatment.
• Maintains professional and ethical therapeutic boundaries in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Completes accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Uses objective observations, clinically appropriate language, and clear documentation practices to support assessments, treatment planning, and continuity of care while avoiding subjective statements and non-clinical jargon.
• Maintains complete and compliant documentation for group therapy sessions, progress notes (including SOAP notes), treatment plans, referrals, interdepartmental communications (I-60s), and civil commitment hearings, ensuring all records meet established documentation standards and required timelines.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor, Director, Senior Director, Behavioral Health leadership, or other authorized members of management.
• Adheres to all established institutional policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and operational guidelines while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and expectations.
• Demonstrates and aligns with the TTUHSC Values based culture.

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.