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Facility: KARNES CNTY RESIDENTIAL CENTER Compensation Base: $121,000.00 Compensation Bonus (if applicable): Equal Opportunity Employer. Summary Evaluates residents for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders and determines the appropriate course of treatment. Responsible for directing and coordinating mental health functions as well as supervising and training staff members . Primary Duties and Responsibilities Performs psychological evaluation on resident population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent. Determines the appropriate course of treatment. Evaluates residents' mental status as to the need for transfer. Provides psychotherapy counseling to treat illness or distress. Possesses a complete awareness of psychotropic medications, but cannot prescribe. Instructs staff and officers in suicide identification and subsequent prevention techniques....