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Position DescriptionMake a difference where it matters most. Join a dedicated team of professionals working at the intersection of behavioral health and public safety. As a Mental Health Clinician with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care at the Dalby Correctional Unit, you'll play a vital role in supporting a population with complex needs—providing care that promotes stability, rehabilitation, and long‑term wellness.This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the field of mental health. In this role, you will provide psychological evaluations, diagnostic services, and counseling to an assigned patient caseload. While working under the guidance of a senior clinician, you'll have the chance to take full responsibility for your clinical actions and decisions. This position offers a great balance of independent work with limited administrative and supervisory duties, making it perfect for someone eager to grow and apply their expertise in a supportive environment.Why This Role Stands OutMeaningful Impact: You'll deliver critical mental health services to underserved individuals, helping them navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.Professional Growth: Work in a dynamic clinical environment with a diverse caseload. You'll collaborate with security and medical staff, and gain unique experience in crisis intervention, forensic assessment, and trauma‑informed care.Team‑Based Culture: You'll join a supportive team of clinicians who value collaboration, ethical practice, and professional excellence.Structured & Supportive Environment: With set schedules and low client no‑show rates, you'll be able to focus on what matters—delivering high‑quality care.Job Stability & Benefits: Enjoy consistent hours, competitive pay, retirement options, generous leave policies, and access to training and certification programs.Major/Essential FunctionsDetect severe mental illness in all inmate interactions.Mitigate inmate risk to self and others by utilizing Risk Management procedures.General management of mentally ill and at‑risk inmates.Process referrals to medical and mental health providers.Complete referrals to crisis management.Complete thorough clinical interviews and daily documentation by the close of business each day.Report inmate protection investigation (IPI) and inmate threats to security as instructed by the Safe Prisons Plan.Process cancellations of referrals to Behavioral Health Facilities.Write assessments based upon balanced clinical judgment.Prioritize duties while maintaining risk management as a priority; maintain monthly productivity numbers as set by the Behavioral Health Management Team.Complete unit‑specific tasks including Suicide Prevention screening and Mental Health chain‑in reminders.Conduct telehealth clinics as assigned by direct supervisor or Senior Director of Outpatient Services.Ensure accurate and complete records of appropriate caseload reminders.Required QualificationsMaster's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.Preferred QualificationsGraduate 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.BenefitsHealth Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members.Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.Retirement Plans.Wellness Programs.Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace.Job TypeFull TimePay BasisHourlyPay Grade Minimum65,000Pay Grade Maximum73,000Pay StatementCompensation 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 website at Funded?NoTravel RequiredUp to 25%ShiftDayEEO StatementAll 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr