LICENSED CLINICIAN (CHILDREN)

Center for Health Care Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in San Antonio seeks a Licensed Clinician for Children’s Services. The role involves providing direct clinical services, developing treatment plans, and participating in outpatient treatment for children and adolescents. Ideal candidates must hold a master's degree in a related field and have a valid Texas license as a counselor or social worker. With a focus on clinical documentation and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment, this position plays a critical role in community mental health responses. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current license in Texas as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPHD.
• Two years experience with individuals with substance use or mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services and assessments.
• Develops treatment plans for consumers.
• Provides outpatient treatment services, including individual and group counseling.
• Ensures clinical documentation is submitted per standards.
• Participates in supervision and development opportunities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Organization

Time management

Effective communication

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Applicable software applications

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Licensed Clinician in Children’s Services works within a multidisciplinary team to provide an array of direct (face-to-face) and indirect clinical services to children/adolescents as well as caregivers in a child-centered, family-focused approach utilizing evidenced based practices delivered to fidelity. These services are primarily delivered in a clinic-based setting from multiple CBH clinic locations in San Antonio. The Licensed Clinician (Children’s Services) serves as the Lead Non-Medical Provider on the multi-disciplinary team and is the primary person responsible for ongoing assessment and recovery planning.

Specific Program Descriptions

• Children’s Services – Outpatient – This position works in the CBH Outpatient programs and among the various CBH facility locations. Services in this program include individual and group outpatient services for children and adolescents which include Crisis Services, Medication Management, Targeted Services, Complex Services, Intensive Family Services, as well as Young Child Services, and Transition-Age Youth Services (TAY).
• Children’s Crisis Services – This position works in the Child and Adolescent Crisis Unit and/or the field via Children’s Mobile Outreach Team (CMOT). Services in the unit include emergency and planned crisis care for children and adolescents ages 3 to 17 who have a behavioral health diagnosis or need. Stabilization and hospital coordination are essential functions.
• Children’s Crisis Respite – This position works in the CBH Crisis-Respite Residential Center. Services in the unit include emergency and planned respite care for children and adolescents ages 5-17 years of age who have a behavioral health diagnosis or need. The program provides daily care for individuals including transportation to and from school, activities, or employment. Other services provided include meals; medication monitoring; supervised recreation; skills training; community referrals; and 24-hour supervision in a semi-secured environment.
• Hospital Liaison – works within a multidisciplinary team to provide an array of direct (face-to-face) and indirect clinical services to adults in a person-centered trauma-informed, and individualized focus approach. These services can be delivered in a hospital setting with patients in the emergency room and inpatient psychiatric units or in a community setting. To conduct any CHCS intake function to include MCOT, CMOT, Adult Behavioral Health, and Child Behavioral Health, as well as expedited screenings for CHCS private psychiatric bed and state hospital bed access. Cross‑training: CRRC staff will be cross‑trained to provide services to the Crisis Unit performing many of the duties in Outpatient Services including Crisis Assessments and Hospital Coordination.
• YES, Waiver Wraparound Program – The Wraparound philosophy emphasizes ‘empowering families.’ This is defined through the following value base: Building on strengths to meet needs; One family – one plan; Best fit with culture and preferences; Community-based responsiveness; and Increased parent choice and family independence. This position works with the provider community to develop responsive and flexible resources that facilitate community-based interventions and supports that correspond with the needs of the families and their children and youth. The Wraparound philosophy enables timely response to the needs of all family members across several life domains; incorporates formal and informal supports and develops realistic intervention strategies that complement the child’s natural environment.
• MEDCOM – Provides indirect services for consumers and completes associated case management documentation for the clients through the Medical Communication Center, (MEDCOM) the regional trauma transfer communication center. Works within on a team to provide an array of indirect clinical services for children, adolescents, and adults utilizing evidenced‑based practices delivered to fidelity. These services are delivered via MEDCOM which is at the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Provides direct clinical services and assessments. Develops treatment plans for consumers.
• Provides outpatient treatment services, including individual and group counseling.
• Links and refers consumers presenting to the clinic to appropriate services.
• Provides compliance and clinical updates to court. Makes recommendations for treatment, incentives, and sanctions.
• Provides direct individualized clinical services 60% of hours worked.
• Provides emergency case management assistance, as needed.
• Participate in the centralized scheduling process.
• Participate in supervision and development opportunities including individual supervision, group supervision, and meetings/training as assigned.
• Ensures clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with CHCS standards, and contract‑specific requirements.
• Coordinates coverage for planned absences in advance with the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university.
• Complete the Qualified Mental Health Professional Community Services (QMHP‑CS) within six (6) weeks of hire or transfer.

Licenses or Certifications

• Must have and maintain a current license in good standing in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and/or Licensed Psychologist (LPHD).
• Must be able to be credentialed with all CHCS payors.

Other Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm‑free method of behavior modification. All consumer‑facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment.
• NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out‑of‑control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation.
• NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental illness.
• Prior experience with or knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.

SUPERVISION

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Applicable software applications.
• DSM‑5 diagnoses.
• Local community resources.
• Mental health and substance use disorders.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Programs and services in area of assignment.

Skilled in:

• Crisis intervention and leadership.
• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.

Ability to:

• Accurately document clinical observations.
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Formulate treatment goals.
• Lead counseling sessions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance. Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. The position requires occasional transport of a consumer.