Master Level Clinician - Crisis Intervention & Therapy

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Benefits package

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Master Level Clinician (MLC) for the Emancipation Center in Houston. You will conduct intake, assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination under LPHA supervision to support housing and mental health stability.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and licensure (LPC-A, LMFT-A, or LMSW). Prior clinical experience is preferred, with travel as needed to serve consumers. A $5,000 stipend is provided with this position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• LPC-A, LMFT-A or LMSW required.

Responsibilities

• Formulation of the consumer’s treatment, including assessment needs, treatment planning, admit/discharge planning, and service authorization.
• Monitor progress toward treatment goals to assess intervention effectiveness.
• Conduct clinical assessments to evaluate diagnosis and treatment needs.
• Provide CBT focusing on reducing symptoms of severe mental illness and improving daily functioning.
• Provide crisis intervention to reduce symptoms and prevent admission to restrictive settings.
• Deliver TIMA curricula training and other designated trainings.
• Provide skills training addressing illness-related functioning barriers.
• Coordinate access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.
• Review and authorize treatment/services based on medical necessity.
• Ensure services meet eligibility criteria and are properly authorized.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

LPC-A, LMFT-A or LMSW required

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Master Level Clinician (MLC) for the Emancipation Center in Houston. You will conduct intake, assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination under LPHA supervision to support housing and mental health stability.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and licensure (LPC-A, LMFT-A, or LMSW). Prior clinical experience is preferred, with travel as needed to serve consumers. A $5,000 stipend is provided with this position.