Health Specialist V - Office of Mental Health Monitoring and Liaison - Division Job Huntsville area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Position: Health Specialist V - Office of Mental Health Monitoring and Liaison - Health Services Division[...]

Health Specialist V – Office of Mental Health Monitoring and Liaison – Health Services Division – Huntsville (020844) – Extended )

Job Summary

Performs highly advanced counseling and psychological work. Work involves overseeing psychological testing and assessment, counseling, reporting, and research; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Functions

Oversee and evaluate program activities; oversee, review, and implement program development and evaluation; and monitor the implementation and compliance of contracted services.

Participate in and oversee quality‑of‑care audits of contracted psychiatric services at agency correctional facilities; ensure compliance with contract provisions, policies, procedures, and regulations; prepare and oversee reports of audit findings; recommend corrective action for non‑compliance; and evaluate reports for completeness and accuracy.

Oversee and participate in unit site visits; interview offenders and staff; assess offender mental‑health needs by reviewing assessment documentation; prepare reports; and make treatment recommendations.

Provide technical assistance and consultative psychological services for mental‑health care issues to agency staff, provider agencies, and other organizations.

Participate in meetings, conferences, and seminars; serve on boards, panels, and committees; testify at hearings and trials; develop and maintain liaison with agency departments, outside agencies, and the public; and serve as a member of the agency hostage negotiation team.

Supervise the work of others; oversee and coordinate mental‑health staff training programs.

Perform additional marginal duties as determined and assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience, and Training

Master’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education (USDE) with major coursework in Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental‑health field.

Three years full‑time, wage‑earning experience in clinical assessment, clinical management, clinical psychology, or counseling in a psychological therapeutic environment.

Program administration experience preferred.

Auditing experience preferred.

Correctional health‑care experience preferred.

Experience supervising employees preferred.

Licensed as a Psychological Associate by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, or licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, or licensed in a related mental‑health field preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of principles, terminology, techniques, ethics, and procedures of psychological assessment.

Knowledge of the theories, practices, and procedures of research, diagnostic techniques, and psychotherapy and counseling.

Knowledge of principles and techniques of tests and measurements and treatment techniques and practices.

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

Knowledge of agency and departmental organization, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skill in administrative problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution techniques.

Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

Skill in interviewing.

Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.

Skill to supervise the work of others.

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors,…


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