Counseling | Clinician

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking qualified professionals to provide clinical services in the Houston area. The role involves screening, assessment, treatment planning, referrals, and documentation to ensure high-quality care while reporting any safety concerns to authorities as required.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field, Texas licensure as LPC Associate/LMFT Associate or LMSW, at least six months of direct clinical experience,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field (Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy).
• Texas license: LPC Associate, LMFT Associate, or LMSW in good standing.
• Minimum six months of direct clinical services experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Services: screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, referrals; report abuse or safety concerns as required.
• Documentation: precise client progress notes and data entry for outcomes.
• Professional Development: training, licensure maintenance, and providing trainings as needed.
• Networking and Outreach: interagency collaboration and community outreach; assist with events and program promotion.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data tracking

Data reporting

Deadline management

Confidential handling

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston‑Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

What you Deliver

• Clinical Services: utilizes clinical skills including screening, conducting assessment, diagnosis, documentation, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing referrals; reporting abuse and/or neglect or suspicion of safety concerns to the appropriate authorities. May provide individual and/or group counseling. Participates in workshops and presentations and may supervise an assigned intern/student to ensure compliance with ethical practices and promote professional growth. Participates in all mandatory agency, funder or regulatory meetings. Participates in case staffing and consultation.
• Documentation: completes required documentation of client progress within required timeframes, maintaining client records in accordance with regulatory and agency standards. Completes data entry tasks associated with tracking measurable outcomes and performance management.
• Professional Development: participates in training and maintains professional licensure per position or funder requirements. Provides training and presentations as required by supervisor, program, agency and/or funder.
• Networking and Outreach: participates in interagency and community networking, outreach, and program promotion opportunities. Contributes to the development of strong interagency partnerships by serving clients referred by fellow agency programs and regularly communicating with client case managers and other staff to provide effective treatment. Performs other duties as required such as participating in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects and events.

Qualifications

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in a mental health field in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as:
  • LPC Associate
  • LMFT Associate
  • LMSW in good standing with the respective board
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience providing direct clinical services in a mental health setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines concurrently.
• Ability to properly handle and maintain confidential information.
• Interacts with peers, supervisors, and administrators in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to work well within a team and provide services with an integrated approach.
• Approaches challenges with a solution‑focused approach and maintains a positive attitude.
• Ability to gather, track, and report large quantities of data; must be well organized and timely.
• Knowledge and experience with Word and Excel spreadsheet and word processing programs.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicants must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.