PRN Mental Health Clinician

National Emergency Management and Response; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

National EMR seeks reservists to support incident response across diverse emergencies, deployed on an as-needed basis. This role emphasizes readiness, rapid mobilization, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team in high-stress environments.

Reservists may be deployed with variable hours, travel within 24–48 hours, and compensation is based on actual hours worked, not a guaranteed schedule. Prior clinical licensure is required and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related Behavioral Science with clinical experience requirement.
• Certification required LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, and/or LMSW-AP.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Foster a culture that encourages safety, identifies hazards, and reports safety concerns to leadership.
• Maintain active status within agency platforms, including LMS training directed toward mission needs.
• Conduct intake interviews and assess clients.
• Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial assessments, service plans and progress reports.
• Provide case consultations, one-to-one counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Maintain therapeutic services within funding source guidelines.
• Develop and implement client tracking and status reports for monthly review.
• Provide data to support staff on admission/discharge of clients.
• Monitor and assist caseworkers in client supervision and milieu activities.
• Facilitate therapeutic/psycho-educational groups.
• Interview and complete preliminary service plans within 72 business hours.
• Participate in weekly case staffing to review progress.

Skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Microsoft Suite

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

MSW or related Behavioral Science

Licensure: LPC/LPC-A/LCSW/LMSW/LMSW-AP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Education

Education Req: Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or other relevant Behavioral Science in which clinical experience is a program requirement. Certification required LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, and/or LMSW-AP.

Experience and Training

Experience Req: Two (2) years of postgraduate direct clinical service delivery experience.

Required ECS Courses

• ICS 100 - Introduction to Incident Command Systems
• ICS 200 -ICS for single resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS 700 - National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Introduction
• ICS 800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required ECS Courses within 90 days of hire

• IS-242.c: Effective Communication
• IS-366.a: Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters
• IS-368.a: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations
• IS-403: Introduction to Individual Assistance (IA)
• IS-405: Overview of Mass Care / Emergency Assistance

Summary

National EMR consistently seeks talented and hard-working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an "as needed basis" as reservist employees. Reservists (YOU) are part of an elite, all-hazards response cadre who are available to work intermittently, commit to working when needed, and travel/deploy within 24-48 hours. The cadre plays a key role in keeping National EMR ready to deploy the right people in the right jobs quickly in an emergency management situation. These situations could include hurricane responses, mass shooting(s), wildfire responses, and more. As a company we have responded to every major US incident that has occurred in the last 25 years. We are proud of our record and reputation but recognize we can't do this without our reservists. Reservists are often retired local, state, or federal civil service employees who consider this line of work as a movement or a calling. Is this your calling? Are you ready to serve?This is NOT a full-time job. Reservists may be deployed to fulfill any role specifically related to the incident, and deployment roles will be based on reservists' skills, performance, and experience. National EMR does not guarantee length or frequency of deployments. YOU will be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Pay scales are based on the job classification as determined by National EMR.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. 1. Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
2. 2. Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
3. 3. Maintain active status within the agency's platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training.
4. 4. Conduct intake interviews and assess client.
5. 5. Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports.
6. 6. Provide case consultations, one-to-one counseling for clients, and/or crisis intervention.
7. 7. Maintain therapeutic services within National EMR and funding source guidelines.
8. 8. Develop and implement client tracking and status reports for monthly review/audit of clinical department.
9. 9. Provide data to support staff on admission/discharge of clients for them to maintain the permanent National EMR Census.
10. 10. Monitor and assist caseworkers and case aides in client supervision and milieu activities.
11. 11. Participate in or facilitate primary therapeutic/psycho educational groups or activities.
12. 12. Interview and complete preliminary service plan for each assigned client within 72 business hours.
13. 13. Participate in weekly scheduled case staffing with the treatment team to review clients' progress and compliance.
14. 14. Review client files to ensure proper documentation of therapeutic plan/services.
15. 15. Obtain and maintain working knowledge of State Licensing Standards and funding source guidelines.
16. 16. Attend and participate in twenty (20) hours of continuing education a year to maintain certifications dependent on current licensure.
17. 17. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. 1. Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
2. 2. Provide proof of valid driver's license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
3. 3. Demonstrate the ability to:
   1. a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
   2. b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients.
   3. c. Maintain professional people skills and non-verbal communication skills.
   4. d. Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, in English.
   5. e. Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control and professional composure and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
   6. f. Maintain intermediate to advanced computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Suite).
   7. g. Be detail oriented and organized.
   8. h. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
   9. i. Utilize a variety of communication systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two-way radio, satellite, etc.).
   10. j. Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs.
   11. k. Work extended hours and/or non-traditional hours (Ex. Weekends, evenings, holidays, in austere conditions).
4. 4. Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening/background check.

English (United States)

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.