Mobile Response Clinician (Afterhours)

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Houston is seeking a Mobile Response Clinician to provide on-site crisis intervention and support to students. The role involves collaborating with law enforcement and other departments to ensure student safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in crisis management and a strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-licensure experience in crisis intervention.
• Experience providing culturally competent treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site mobile response to students in crisis.
• Conduct mental health assessments and case management.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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Department: Counseling & Psychologic Svcs Salary: $65,300 - $83,300

Description

Ability to work second shift on site, 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm, M-F.

Provide on-site mobile response to UH students who present with behavioral health concerns and/or experiencing mental health crises in partnership with the University of Houston Police Department (UHPD).

• Conduct crisis intervention, mental health assessment, case management, and case monitoring.
• Perform clinical assessments in various locations based on the nature of the request and assist individuals in accessing the appropriate level of care.
• Provide ongoing case management and follow-up to clients to facilitate stabilization and transition to counseling, psychiatry, or other appropriate community resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with other campus departmental resources and community providers to facilitate continuity of care for students in crisis.
• Provide supportive resources/referrals to bystanders, family and friends of individuals experiencing mental health crises as needed.
• Provide outreach and education to the UH community to promote help seeking, reduce stigma, and train on how to recognize signs of distress.
• Maintain current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and university policies.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Team to conduct Program Assessment that may include:
• Collect and analyze data for clinical operations and decision making
• Assess and evaluate program effectiveness
• Identify and define system issues while developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and university-wide meetings as required.
• May be assigned other relevant duties as applicable.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of post-licensure experience providing crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, case management, and care coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, case management, and hospitalizations for mental health.
• Demonstrated organization, listening and problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a varied population.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary of mental health professionals.
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, and good judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of post-licensure experience providing crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, case management, and care coordination.
• Experience working within a law enforcement agency and collaborating with law enforcement officers in response to mental health crises.
• Experience working in a crisis center, emergency department, mobile crisis unit, or psychiatric facility.
• Experience working as a counselor at a college/university counseling center, outpatient mental health setting and/or health care setting.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with various stakeholders, internal and external partners.
• Experience in developing and implementing outreach programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a large system, and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large agency.
• Experience synthesizing, analyzing and using data in decision making for clinical operations.
• Experience in program evaluation and assessment.
• Experience maintaining and developing policies and procedures that reflect clinical practice.
• Knowledge of research and trends related to effective models of outpatient mental health delivery that can be applied to higher education.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Licensed as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist
• Valid Driver’s license
• Walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodations, and travel for work between properties on and around campus.
• Ability to work second shift on site, 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm, M-F.
  
  

MQ: Requires application of advanced principles, technique and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Licensed as a LPC, LCSW, LMFT or Psychologist. Valid Driver's License. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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