Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Position Description

Performs personal, vocational, educational, or other counseling or training at the individual or group level. May assist in the coordination and management of the program. Work is performed under general supervision with performance based on individual counseling effectiveness and overall program results obtained.

• Mental Health Screening:
  Conducts standardized intake and follow-up screenings.
• Case Management and Coordination of Care:
  Serves as a case coordinator for assigned patients by linking them to facility-based programming, psychiatric services, and reentry or community resources as appropriate.
• Wellness checks and supportive Engagement:
  Performs routine cell-side activities to motor patient well-being.
• Crisis Intervention:
  Responds promptly and effectively to mental health crisis.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensures compliance with jail standards.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works collaboratively with psychiatry providers, nurses, custody staff, and program coordinators to support the delivery of mental health services.
• Other duties as Assigned:
  Willingly performs all other assignments as directed by the superior.

• Bachelor's degree and one year experience in related area. Additional education in a related area may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health 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

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

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.