Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MyCHN; Atascocita (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission driven organization

Supportive team environment

Growth and development opportunities

Impactful work in behavioral health

Job summary

MyCHN Community Health Network in Greater Houston seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services across ages within an integrated care team. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide individual, family, and group counseling while coordinating referrals and educating patients on health maintenance with thorough documentation.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will promote patient-centered care and contribute to improved

Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Gather patient histories through interviews with patients and families.
• Provide individual, couples, family, group and crisis counseling.
• Support wellness management and coordinate referrals for specialized care.
• Collaborate with providers, psychiatrists and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients on behavioral health conditions and health promoting activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions.
• Manage follow-up care and timely communication with patients.
• Support integrated care coordination across behavioral health, primary care and community resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within scope.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

LCSW or LPC license (Texas)

Job description

Join MyCHN as a Behavioral Health TherapistAt MyCHN Community Health Network we believe everyone deserves access to high quality healthcare As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston we are committed to improving lives through compassionate patient centered care guided by our values of empathy transparency quality and value As a Behavioral Health Therapist you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for patients of all ages while collaborating with an integrated care team to improve overall health outcomes

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Mission driven community focused organization
• Supportive team based culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The ability to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and integrated care

What Youll Do & Bring

As a Behavioral Health Therapist you will provide clinical care counseling and coordination of services to support patients behavioral health needs within a collaborative care environment

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Gather patient histories through interviews with patients and families
• Provide individual couples family group and crisis counseling services
• Support wellness management and coordinate referrals for specialized care when needed
• Collaborate with providers psychiatrists and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients on behavioral health conditions and health promoting activities
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions
• Manage follow up care and ensure timely communication with patients
• Support integrated care coordination across behavioral health primary care and community resources
• Perform additional duties as assigned within scope

What You Bring

• Active and unrestricted Texas license as an LCSW or LPC
• Ability to practice independently
• Eligibility for MedicareMedicaid provider participation
• At least one year of clinical experience in area of practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and complex patient needs
• Strong collaboration and care coordination skills
• Commitment to patient centered care and positive patient outcomes
• Preferred Bilingual in Spanish
• Knowledge of public health principles and integrated care models
• Experience working with substance use disorders SUD
• Five years of clinical experience