Mental Health Clinician, Pediatrics Developmental Health and Pediatrics (Galveston)
University of Texas Medical Branch
- Galveston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology, or a related field.
- Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor or Psychological Associate.
- Contributes to the success of the UTMB Managed Care organization.
- Interviews, evaluates and diagnoses patients identified as having mental health needs.
- Provides individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
- Develops, implements and reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
- Assists with training and education of mental health, medical and other staff.
- Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required policies, procedures and standards.
- Provides routine consultation and communication with supervisor and/or attending provider regarding the status of assigned patients.
- Completes clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
- Liaisons with patient, patient families, on-site departments and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or facilitate aftercare services
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
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