"Mental Health Clinician"

Extended Job Title

Mental Health Clinician

Position Description

Make 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 Clements 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 Out:

• Meaningful 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.

Requisition ID

40503BR

Travel Required

None

Major/Essential Functions

• Detection of severe mental illness in all Outpatient interactions.
• Offender Risk Management
• General Outpatient management of severely mental ill and at risk offenders.
• Processes referrals to medical and mental health providers.
• Processes referrals to Crisis Management.
• Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinical interviews.
• Reports Inmate Protection Investigation (IPI) and offender threats to others to security as instructed by Safe Prisons Plan.
• Processes releases from Mental Health Observations (MHO)/Constant Direct Observation (CDO).
• Assessments written based upon balanced clinical judgment.
• Effectively prioritizing job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Monday thru Friday

Work Location

Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed LPC.

Department

Amarillo Clements Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned.