Senior Mental Health Clinician (TelePsychiatry)

Extended Job Title
Senior Mental Health Clinician (TelePsychiatry)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

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.

Requisition ID
29057BR

Travel Required
Up to 50%

Major/Essential Functions

• Under direction of the TCHATT Psychiatrist, provide evidence based psychotherapy
• Maintain current information on services available for adolescents and be available to conduct presentations as needed
• Provides support to triage team for TCHATT program for patient assessments and treatment plan development
• Collaborate with community agencies and providers to ensure access for service in line with Individual Treatment Plans
• 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
• Coordinates and maintains filing / record keeping systems

Grant Funded?
Yes

Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
El Paso

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
TelePsychiatry SB11 TCHATT

Job Type
Full Time

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.

Job Group
Business Professionals

Occasional Duties

• Obtain all necessary authorization to provide services
• Performs all other related duties, within the scope of practice, on an as needed basis or as required by Supervisor

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

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.