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 Middleton 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
43947BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
40.38
Major/Essential Functions

• Detects severe mental illness in all inmate interaction
• Mitigates 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.
• Completes referrals to crisis management.
• Correct and thorough completion of all types of clinical interviews. Completes all daily documentation by the close of business each day.
• Reports inmate protection investigation (IPI) and inmate threats to others to security as instructed by Safe Prisons Plan.
• Processes cancellations of referrals to Behavioral Health Facilities.
• Assessments written based upon balanced clinical judgment.
• Effectively prioritizing job duties while maintaining risk management as a priority. Maintains monthly productivity numbers as set by Behavioral Health Management Team.
• Professionally completes other unit specific tasks including Suicide Prevention screening and Mental Health chain-in reminders.
• Conducts telehealth clinics as assigned by direct Supervisor or Senior Director of Outpatient Services.
• Ensures accurate and complete record of appropriate caseload reminders

About Managed Care:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
36.54
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
Abilene
Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate 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.

Department
Abilene Middleton Unit
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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Benefits
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.