Posted July 26, 2026
Mental Health Clinician
Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 45197BR
Position Description
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Join a dedicated team of behavioral health professionals as a Mental Health Clinician with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care at the James Allred Correctional Unit, located in Wichita Falls, Texas. This is a unique opportunity for clinicians who are confident, resilient, and motivated to make a meaningful impact with an underserved population. Whether you're an experienced professional or a newer clinician eager to grow, you'll be supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team while developing expertise in crisis intervention, outpatient mental health, trauma-informed care, and complex diagnostic presentations.
In this role, you'll provide individual counseling, mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and case management services to a diverse patient population with a wide range of diagnoses. Working closely with fellow clinicians, psychiatric providers, medical staff, and security personnel, you'll play a key role in promoting stability, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness. Success in this environment comes from being able to maintain professional boundaries, work effectively as part of a team, accept feedback, and approach challenges with confidence and professionalism.
Why Choose This Role
Department
Wichita Falls Allred Unit
Major/Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Join a dedicated team of behavioral health professionals as a Mental Health Clinician with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care at the James Allred Correctional Unit, located in Wichita Falls, Texas. This is a unique opportunity for clinicians who are confident, resilient, and motivated to make a meaningful impact with an underserved population. Whether you're an experienced professional or a newer clinician eager to grow, you'll be supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team while developing expertise in crisis intervention, outpatient mental health, trauma-informed care, and complex diagnostic presentations.
In this role, you'll provide individual counseling, mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and case management services to a diverse patient population with a wide range of diagnoses. Working closely with fellow clinicians, psychiatric providers, medical staff, and security personnel, you'll play a key role in promoting stability, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness. Success in this environment comes from being able to maintain professional boundaries, work effectively as part of a team, accept feedback, and approach challenges with confidence and professionalism.
Why Choose This Role
- Focus on Patient Care - No insurance authorizations, no on-call responsibilities, and no need to build or schedule your own caseload.
- Collaborative Team Environment - Work alongside experienced clinicians, psychiatric APPs, and psychiatrists who value teamwork, consultation, and professional development.
- Diverse Clinical Experience - Gain exposure to crisis intervention, outpatient mental health, trauma-informed care, and a full spectrum of mental health diagnoses.
- Comprehensive Onboarding - Receive hands-on training, shadowing opportunities, policy education, and gradual caseload development to ensure your success.
Department
Wichita Falls Allred Unit
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
- 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.
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.
