Disaster Shelter Mental Health Clinician

Endeavors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavors seeks a Clinician to provide trauma-informed mental health support in disaster shelter settings in the Austin area. You will deliver PFA, crisis counseling, and brief therapy to evacuees, coordinating with shelter and medical teams.

Must hold or be eligible for licensure (LPC/LMHC/LMFT/LCSW) and have an MSW or related degree, with Spanish/English proficiency. Travel to multiple shelters and adherence to HIPAA are required. NIMS-trained preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in Social Work or related field with clinical experience
• Licensed or license-eligible in appropriate clinical discipline (LPC/LMHC/LMFT/LCSW/LPC-I/LMFT-A/LMSW)
• Proficiency in Spanish/English (written and spoken)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Core Curriculum completion (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800)

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological first aid and crisis counseling to disaster evacuees
• Conduct intake interviews and initial assessments while maintaining HIPAA compliance
• Coordinate with shelter teams, medical staff, and emergency management
• Maintain accurate case notes and referrals to higher levels of care as needed

Skills

Spanish/English fluency

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Endeavors seeks a Clinician to provide trauma-informed mental health support in disaster shelter settings in the Austin area. You will deliver PFA, crisis counseling, and brief therapy to evacuees, coordinating with shelter and medical teams.

Must hold or be eligible for licensure (LPC/LMHC/LMFT/LCSW) and have an MSW or related degree, with Spanish/English proficiency. Travel to multiple shelters and adherence to HIPAA are required. NIMS-trained preferred.