Posted July 15, 2026
Mental Health Clinician
Abilene, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 45322BR
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 psychologist, but the individual has full professional responsibility for higher actions and advice.
Department
Psych Outpatient South
Major/Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
Preferred 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.
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 psychologist, but the individual has full professional responsibility for higher actions and advice.
Department
Psych Outpatient South
Major/Essential Functions
- Assess and identify inmates with severe mental illness and behavioral health needs.
- Conduct clinical interviews, evaluations, and risk assessments to support treatment planning and inmate safety.
- Implement risk management procedures to address threats of self-harm, suicide, or harm to others.
- Coordinate referrals to medical, mental health, crisis management, and behavioral health services.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation and caseload records.
- Collaborate with security staff regarding inmate protection concerns and safety-related issues.
- Support suicide prevention initiatives and other unit-specific behavioral health programs.
- Manage caseload responsibilities, prioritize duties effectively, and meet established productivity standards.
- Perform additional behavioral health and administrative duties as needed to support unit operations and inmate care.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
Preferred 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.
