Bilingual Clinician

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a skilled mental health professional to deliver individual and group counseling for children and families, ensuring compliance with licensing and agency standards. The role involves thorough documentation of client progress and collaborating with treatment teams for effective discharge planning.

Qualified candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field and possess relevant Texas state licensure. Preferred qualifications include experience in direct clinical services and the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy.
• Texas state license must be in good standing.
• Preferred 3-5 years experience in clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to children and families.
• Complete client documentation and maintain records.
• Collaborate with treatment team and participate in case staffing.

Skills

Experience in direct clinical services

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Crisis response management

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health field

State license in Texas (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides a comprehensive network of social services aimed at promoting and facilitating self‑sufficiency. We offer support and opportunities that empower people and communities to grow and thrive.

Job Description

What you Deliver

• Clinical Services – You provide individual and group counseling and psychoeducational services to children and families in compliance with professional licensing standards, agency standards, COA standards, ORR requirements, and HIPPA. Additionally, you participate in and execute abuse risk management responsibilities, as recommended by the aforementioned entities and Praesidium. You have direct client service delivery including, but not limited to, the following clinical duties: conducting assessments; documenting diagnostic impressions; developing and implementing treatment plans and interventions; assessing risk and safety needs; providing appropriate referrals as needed; reporting abuse and/or neglect, or suspicions of such safety concerns to the appropriate authorities. Also, you have responsibility for developing the content for psycho‑educational group services to clients and the facilitation of these groups, independently or in conjunction with interns. You participate in on‑call rotation for the facility, and routinely attend training opportunities as required by the program and professional license.
• Documentation – You complete required documentation of client progress within required timeframes; maintain client records in accordance with regulatory/agency standards. You complete data entry tasks associated with tracking measurable outcomes and performance management.
• Collaborations – You offer clinical impressions and recommendations during weekly staffing of cases with treatment team members. You contribute to the development of discharge plans for clients as they transition out of the St. Michael’s Home for Children. Also, you attend and participate in St. Michael’s Home for Children Program staff meetings, Counseling Program staff meetings, and stakeholders meetings hosted by ORR. You attend and participate in weekly SMHC Counseling Team meetings and individual supervision appointments.
• Professional Development – You provide trainings and presentations on childhood development and other psycho‑educational topics as required by ORR, State Licensing standards, or in promotion of agency/program initiatives.
• Other – You perform other duties as required such as participating in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects/events, etc.

Qualifications

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• You have a Master’s degree in a mental health field (Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy).
• You are licensed by the State of Texas (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-Intern or LMFT, LMFT Associate) and in good standing with the respective board.

The Skills and AssetsYou Bring, and More

• It is preferred that you have three to five years of experience providing direct clinical services, including psycho‑social assessments, service planning, and regular therapy notes in English and Spanish.
• It is preferred that you are comfortable with and have experience serving individuals, families, children, and groups.
• It is preferred that you have experience providing telemental health services.
• It is preferred that you have experience providing treatment that is trauma informed and sensitive to diverse populations.
• It is preferred that you are able to speak publicly, including being able to provide presentations and workshops to large audiences.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You are able to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines concurrently.
• You are able to properly handle and maintain confidential information.
• You interact with peers, supervisors, and administrators in a respectful and professional manner.
• You are able to work well within a team and provide services with an integrated approach.
• You approach challenges with a solution‑focused approach and maintain a positive attitude.
• You are able to gather, track, and report large quantities of data; must be well organized and timely.
• You have knowledge and experience with Word and Excel spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• It is preferred that you have experience with and are comfortable managing situations requiring crisis response and reporting.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 713-526-4611 ext. 6597 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.