Licensed Clinician - The Center for Health Care Services

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Licensed Clinician works within a multidisciplinary team to provide an array of direct (face-to-face) and indirect clinical services to adults in a person-centered, trauma informed, individualized focused approach utilizing evidenced-based practices delivered to fidelity. These services are delivered in multiple types of settings including field-based services in the individual’s home or other identified locations as well as clinic-based services. Individuals served may have multi-system involvement such is Criminal Justice, Child and Adult Welfare, Veterans, Homelessness, etc.

Specific Program Descriptions

Adult Services – Outpatient – The incumbent in this position works in the Outpatient programs and among the various Adult facility locations. Services in this program include individual and group outpatient services for adults which includes Crisis Services, Medication Management, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Case Management, Skills Training, Complex Services. Other programs include Substance Use Disorder and Criminal Justice.

Adult Crisis Services – The incumbent in this position works in the Adult Crisis Unit or the Josephine Recovery Center.   Services in the unit include emergency and planned crisis care for adults ages 18 and over who have a behavioral health diagnosis or need. The Adult Crisis Unit program provides meals, medication monitoring, supervised recreation, skills training, community referrals, and 24-hour supervision in a secure environment. The Josephine Recovery Center is not a secure environment, but provides the same services as The Adult Crisis Unit. In addition to these sites CHCS operates a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT), a resource designed to bring a crisis worker into the community to provide a face-to-face assessment and intervention, follow-up and relapse prevention services.

Adult Services- Intake- The incumbent in this position works to provide direct client services for linkage to Behavioral Health services via evaluations for program eligibility (using current DSM criteria) and other clinical assessment tools to determine appropriate level of care and medical necessity. The Intake Assessor collaboratively develops Initial Recovery Plans with consumers, assists with coordinating initial psychiatric evaluation appointments for outpatient services, links consumers to internal and external services/resources, and assists with crisis interventions when needed. Services are provided in a clinic-based setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Provides direct clinical services and assessments. Develops treatment plan for consumers.
•  Provides outpatient treatment services, including individual and group counseling.
•  Links and refers consumers presenting to clinic to appropriate services.
•  Provides compliance and clinical updates to court. Makes recommendations for treatment, incentives, and sanctions.
•  Provide direct individualized clinical services 60% of hours worked.
•  Provides emergency case management assistance, as needed.
•  Participate in centralized scheduling process
•  Participate in supervision and development opportunities including individual supervision, group supervision, and meetings/trainings as assigned
•  Ensures clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with CHCS standards, and contract specific requirements.
•  Coordinate coverage for planned absences in advance with supervisor.
•  Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience

•  Graduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
•  Complete the Qualified Mental Health Professional Community Services (QMHP-CS) within six (6) weeks of hire or transfer

Licenses or Certifications

•  Must have and maintain current license in good standing in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT,) and/or Licensed Psychologist (LPHD)
•  Must be able to be credentialed with all CHCS payors

Other Requirements

•  Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business
•  Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental illness
•  Prior experience with or knowledge of trauma-informed care
•  Bilingual (English/Spanish)

SUPERVISION

•  Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

•  Programs and services in area of assignment
•  DSM 5 diagnoses
•  Local community resources
•  Mental health and substance use disorders
•  Applicable software applications
•  Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

•  Crisis intervention
•  Leadership
•  Organization and time management
•  Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
•  Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

•  Lead counseling sessions
•  Accurately document clinical observations
•  Formulate treatment goals
•  Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
•  Establish and maintain effective working relationships
•  Maintain accurate and complete records
•  Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
•  Understand and carry out oral and written directions
•  Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
•  Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
•  Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.
•  The position requires occasional transport of a consumer.

Compensation Package

Salary Range: $52,394.00 - $78,591.00 Per Year

Recruiting and retaining talented individuals is important to us. At the Center for Health Care Services, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options.

We have wide range of career opportunities and hope you will join us in our mission!

Apply online today at: www.chcsbc.org

The Center for Health Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer