Copy Of Master Level Clinician

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Master Level Clinician (MLC) in Houston, TX. The role focuses on clinical assessments, eligibility determinations for youth referred to TCOOMMI Jr, and coordination of services prior to enrollment.

Travel for in-home assessments may be required, with weekly follow-ups to youth, LAR, and JPO. Key duties include documentation in EMR, collaboration with probation and staff, and serving as backup LPHA when needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field.
• LPC-A, LMFT-A or LMSW licensure in TX.
• Experience/ability to perform clinical assessments and coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments to evaluate mental health needs and services.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR.
• Coordinate care and monitor progress pre-enrollment and with treatment teams.
• Engage with HCJPD and TJJD referrals while respecting diversity.
• Attend team meetings and act as backup for LPHA when needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Time management

Suicide risk assessment

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree

TX LPC-A / LMFT-A / LMSW licensure

Job description

Brief Description Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

Brief Description Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Master Level Clinician (MLC). The Master Level Clinician is responsible for clinical assessments and screenings to determine eligibility for youth referred to the TCOOMMI Jr program by TCOOMMI, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). Coordinates, links and monitors appropriate services and consumer progress prior to enrollment and assignment to treatment team. Follows up weekly with the youth, Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) and Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO). Travel may be required to complete in-home assessments.

Your Role In Action

• Performs clinical assessments to evaluate the patient’s need for Mental Health services and community support.
• Completes reporting in an accurate and timely manner as designated.
• Documents all findings in the electronic medical record within required deadlines.
• Communicates and works with Harris County Juvenile Probation and/or staff/consumers/other Harris Center staff in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversities.
• Performs activities to assist patient and LAR in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Attends and participates in team meetings with the clinical team.
• Acts as a backup for the TCOOMMI Jr Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA).
• Complies with Harris Center and TCOOMMI policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and contractual requirements.
• Staffing of patients with Assistant Program Director or designee.
• Performs other related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements.

Education

What qualifications you will need:

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• LPC-A, LMFT-A or LMSW in the state of TX

Experience

• 6 months clinical experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis.
• Knowledge about cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on the reduction or elimination of severe and persistent mental illness (if applicable)
• Maintains current Intern licensure/supervision with appropriate state licensing regulatory board.
• Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis & treatment.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, and well-constructed.
• Knowledge of safer suicide care practices and evidence-based interventions is a strong plus.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Able to execute standard word processing software on the computer.

What Else You Should Know

• This posting is associated with position #680188
• This position will be located at 2525 Murworth Drive, Houston, TX 77054

What We Have To Offer

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development. Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

About Us

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million. As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation. Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.