University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)·Huntsville, Texas
Serves as an advocate and resource person for physically disabled offenders, developing individual treatment plans to assist with daily living activities. Coordinates with social services and parole to manage patient records and facilitate successful community return plans upon release.
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
JOB SUMMARY: Serves as an advocate, liaison, counselor and resource person for an adjusted caseload of offenders who are physically disabled.
Works under the supervision of the Program Manager for Assistive Disability Services for UTMB Correctional Managed Care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Contributes to the success of the UTMB Managed Care organization.
Reviews medical records including a physical perusal of study of a patient or client's record to determine eligibility for inclusion into ADS.
Interviews patients or clients, their families, and others to obtain social and developmental histories as assigned.
Develops individual treatment plans dedicated to assisting and guiding inmates in successful achievement of goals related to completion of activities of daily living, i.e., housing, dining, traversing the unit, job assignments, access to programs, etc.
Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient or client to monitor responses to services and identify problem areas.
Monitors and coordinates daily activities of program inmates to assure to the full extent possible they have the opportunity to participate in all activities available to non-disabled inmates.
Performs case management activities to assure proper maintenance of offender records including medical, case management, and caseload census data to assure compliance with treatment regimens, and appropriate policy.
Liaise with Social Services, Classification, and/or Special Needs Parole to track with patient/client release dates, to develop and maintain community return plans to assist the patient's and client's return to his or her community upon release.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
Performs related duties as assigned by the Program Manager of ADS.
EQUIPMENT: Standard office equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.
Frequent travel to CMC facilities is required.
Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral science or related field. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral science or a related field. Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Market context
In Texas, caseworker roles in ADS and rehab services are often in steady demand because agencies need staff who can support clients across behavioral health and recovery settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for a behavioral science degree, security-clearance eligibility, and readiness for a pre-employment drug test. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your degree matches the posting before applying.
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