Sr Mental Health Clinician @ Employer_25898

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.

• Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
• Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides counseling and crisis intervention services to individuals, couples, and families presenting with a range of psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, medical, and psychosocial concerns. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members and demonstrates working knowledge of mental health diagnoses, clinical assessment, and treatment interventions.
• Completes required assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes using the TTUHSC electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensures all required authorizations are obtained and documented prior to the provision of services, in accordance with program, institutional, and payer requirements.
• Performs all other related duties, within the scope of practice, on an as needed basis or as required by Supervisor.
• Standard of Expected Performance. Must adhere to deadline and criteria given by the person assigning the task to ensure completion of such: No more than 2 complaints annually regarding poor service.
• Communication: Communicates respectfully with team members and supervisor in a timely manner utilizing direct, complete, and adequate information. Communicates with outside social service and government agencies in a professional manner, upholding and adhering to privacy standards on behalf of the patients. Communicates effectively and productively with patients' family members as needed and permitted based on current policies. When problems arise they are addressed directly with the person(s) involved or speaks with their supervisor exclusively. Receives and is open to constructive feedback. Seeks feedback from others to improve clinical practice and safety. As evidenced by expressed, demonstrated and written evidence of direct, respectful, complete and adequate communication with colleagues and supervisors. And as evidenced by direct problem resolution with supervisors and colleagues and constructive response to feedback from supervisor and colleagues regarding safety, clinical and organizational.
• Maintains organized and accessible clinical records and documentation in accordance with TTUHSC policies and applicable recordkeeping requirements.
• Completes assigned responsibilities within established deadlines and performance expectations and performs other related duties within the scope of practice as assigned by the supervisor.
• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
• Personally, and consistently demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university OR Doctoral intern student enrolled in an accredited psychology graduate program
• 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselors(LPC), LPC-Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or related.
• Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders.
• Ability to formulate treatment goals and apply appropriate clinical interventions using professional counseling practices.
• Basic knowledge of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, and strategies that address high risk behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across the life span
• Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, maintaining accurate, timely and thorough clinical documentation and delivery of services, such as Telehealth.
• Knowledge and understanding of existing relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations affecting professional practice of counseling.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds The Applicant must be capable of working on several tasks simultaneously and does so according to designated time frames and level of importance. The Applicant must have a strong work ethic and follow ethical guidelines. Individual casework practice, crisis intervention, information and referral, case management and interviewing.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.