Jail Mental Health Officer Course (TCOLE 5900)

Topics Covered:

This course is designed to certify the student (detention officer) as a Jail Mental Health Officer (Special Officer for Mental Health Assignment under 1701.404 of the Texas Occupations Code). In a jail setting, a Jail Mental Health Officer typically serves as a liaison between the jail and the court and medical/mental health providers. They are generally called upon to assist in de-escalating persons in mental crisis, coordinating care, and assisting with continuity of care as requested.

Who Should Attend:

Community Corrections

Training Hours: 40

Date/Time:

Oct 21 (08:00 am) - 25, 2024 (05:00 pm)

Registration Deadline:

Oct 19, 2024

Price:

FREE

Location Information:

LIT Multi-Purpose Building
805 E. Lavaca St. Rm 262
Beaumont, Texas 77705

Click Here to Register Online

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom lecture, group discussion and activities, and one-on-one scenario role-play. It covers learning objectives such as understanding common mental disorders, de-escalating people with mental disorders, resources available to assist with the continuity of care, and individual self-care.

Limited spots available.

For Questions:
Contact Melvin Bowser
melvin.bowser@tcjs.state.tx.us
512-799-6931

For more information, contact:
Sharese Hurst, Division Director
Correctional Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Fax: (936) 294-1671
Phone: (936) 294-1687
sharese@shsu.edu

Cancellation Policy:
If the participant has already paid, he/she will be refunded half the cost of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas no later than ten (10) business days prior to the program. No refunds are available after this date, but substitutions of attendees are permitted. If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant/agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if the registration fee was not previously paid.

* Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.