Disaster Shelter Mental Health Clinician

Endeavors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavors in Houston, TX, seeks a Clinician to deliver trauma-informed mental health services in disaster shelters for hurricane evacuees. You will perform intake, assessments, crisis intervention and referrals while coordinating with shelter teams to ensure safety and privacy.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work or related field with clinical experience, licensure or eligibility, and bilingual Spanish/English. Travel to multiple shelter sites may be required to support the mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field with clinical experience
• Licensed LPC/LMHC/LMFT/LCSW or eligible for licensure preferred (FL)
• 2+ years clinical experience in crisis intervention or related field
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological first aid, crisis counseling and brief therapeutic interventions to evacuees.
• Assess for signs of emotional distress, anxiety, trauma, or severe mental illness.
• Coordinate with shelter staff, disaster medical teams and security.
• Maintain confidential records and accurate case notes per HIPAA and shelter protocols.
• Refer clients to medical, psychiatric, substance use or community services as needed.
• Provide case consultations, one-to-one counseling and family counseling as required.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's of Social Work (MSW) - clinical

Licensed mental health professional license or eligible

2+ years clinical experience

NIMS Core Curriculum Courses

Job description

Endeavors in Houston, TX, seeks a Clinician to deliver trauma-informed mental health services in disaster shelters for hurricane evacuees. You will perform intake, assessments, crisis intervention and referrals while coordinating with shelter teams to ensure safety and privacy.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work or related field with clinical experience, licensure or eligibility, and bilingual Spanish/English. Travel to multiple shelter sites may be required to support the mission.