Parent Coach

Santa Maria Hostel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Maria Hostel in Houston, TX seeks a Parent Coach to provide community-based outreach, screening, and intervention services for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders. Travel across the greater Houston area is required, with occasional evenings and weekend hours.

You will document services in DSHS and CMBHS, participate in trainings, and support data collection and program sustainability. A behavioral health background and licensure readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a behavioral health field; Master's preferred; LCDC or qualified counselor considered.
• Current licensure (LCDC/LPC/LCSW/LMFT) or supervised associate; CPR and First Aid certifications.
• If driving on SMH business, valid Texas Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides community-based outreach, screening and other intervention services for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders or at risk.
• Provides services, referrals and case management activities based on assessments for eligible women.
• Leads social parenting activities and parenting groups.
• Documents activities and services in the Texas DSHS and CMBHS systems.
• Participates in scheduled training and meetings.
• Participates in program data collection and submission to meet project goals.
• Provides tracking data for sustainability.
• Maintains records and completes appropriate documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMBHS

DSHS documentation system

Job description

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, the Parent Coach provides community-based outreach, screening and other intervention services to pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders or who are at risk of developing substance use disorders. This position requires extensive travel across the greater Houston area and surrounding counties, including occasional evening and weekend hours based on client needs. Tobacco-free workplace

Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides community-based outreach, screening and other intervention services for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders or who are at risk of developing substance use disorders.
• Provides services, referrals and case management activities based on assessments, to pregnant and postpartum females qualifying for services.
• Leads social parenting activities and parenting groups.
• Documents specified activities and services in the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS).
• Participates in scheduled training and meetings.
• Participates in program data collection and submission as needed, to meet project goals.
• Provides tracking data for sustainability.
• Maintains records and completes appropriate documentation.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field of study, Master’s degree highly preferred. LCDC or Qualified Credentialed Counselor also considered. Completion of required training upon hire: Clinical aspects of pregnant/postpartum care, including communicable diseases associated with substance use/abuse; trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing techniques, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

Certificates and Licenses

Current licensure from a respective licensing board (BHEC, DSHS, etc.) and/or appropriately supervised associate. Engagement in clinical supervision available upon hire. Active licensure as a Licensed Chemical and Drug Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT/LMFT-A). Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications. If driving on SMH business, must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide proof of current insurance.

Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.