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:
Limited to Texas Criminal Justice Professionals- Leadership
- For registration information, please contact Melvin G. Bowser: Email: melvin.bowser@tcjs.state.tx.us or Cell Phone: 512-799-6931
Training Hours: 40 Hour Class
Date/Time:
Mar 31 (08:00 am) - Apr 04, 2025 (01:00 am)
Registration Deadline:
Mar 15, 2025
Price:
FREE
Location Information:
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office Training Room1835 Sandy Point Rd.
Bryan, TX 77803
Phone: 979-361-4876
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 persons with mental disorders, resources available to assist with the continuity of care, and individual self-care. Limited spots available.
For more information, contact:
Vinessa Mundorff, Project Coordinator
Correctional Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Fax: (936) 294-1671
Phone: 936-294-3073
vmundorff@shsu.edu
Cancellation Policy:
Payment is due upon submission of registration. Any cancellation, regardless of reason, will be subject to a service charge of 50% of the total registration fee. Refunds, minus the cancellation fee, will be given if a written request is received 45 working days prior to the conference. Registrations may be transferred to another attendee for the same event at no charge up to time of event check-in. Registrations cannot be transferred to future events. All refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the conference.
If no written cancellation is received 45 working days prior to the conference, or if the participant does not attend, the participant/agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee, if payment is not already received. Any agency or participant with an outstanding balance will not be eligible to register for future conferences until the delinquency is paid in full.
* Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.
