PRN Mental Health Clinician

National Emergency Management and Response; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National EMR seeks reservist clinicians to support affected communities and first responders on an as-needed basis. Reservists may be deployed in various incident roles with pay based on actual hours worked. The organization focuses on ESF areas such as mass care, emergency assistance, housing, and public health.

Deployments may require night, weekend, and holiday work. Training and certification requirements apply, with rapid activation within 24–48 hours when deployed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (MSW or related Behavioral Science).
• Certification required LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, and/or LMSW-AP.
• Two years of postgraduate direct clinical service delivery experience.
• Proof of valid driver’s license and driving record.
• Must pass drug screening/background check.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual and related manuals.
• Foster a safety-conscious culture and report hazards promptly.
• Maintain active status in agency platforms and LMS training.
• Conduct intake interviews and assess clients.
• Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Provide case consultations and one-to-one counseling or crisis intervention.
• Maintain therapeutic services within guidelines.
• Develop and implement client tracking and monthly reports.
• Provide data to support staff on admissions/discharges.
• Monitor and assist caseworkers and milieu activities.
• Participate in or facilitate therapeutic groups or activities.
• Complete preliminary service plans within 72 business hours.
• Participate in weekly case staffing for progress review.
• Review client files to ensure documentation of plans/services.
• Maintain knowledge of licensing standards and funding guidelines.
• Attend 20 hours of continuing education per year.

Skills

Clinical experience

Counseling

Case management

Microsoft Suite

Education

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or related Behavioral Science

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!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 Req: Two (2) years of postgraduate direct clinical service delivery experience.Required ICS 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 IntroductionRequired ICS 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 AssistanceSummary: 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.National EMR was built on the premise of filling gaps and serving those with the greatest needs in a disaster. National EMR has spent most of our time in the emergency support functions (ESF) of mass care, emergency assistance, housing, human services, public health, and medical services as our core mission areas. Reservists are responsible for maintaining personal readiness and your “active/eligible” status. Reservists will be entering into a fast-paced, ever-shifting, high-pressure environment. YOU are expected to perform well, make informed decisions, and be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays.To successfully perform the essential functions of a reservist, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.Responsibilities and Duties:1. Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.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. 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. Conduct intake interviews and assess client.5. Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports.6. Provide case consultations, one-to-one counseling for clients, and/or crisis intervention.7. Maintain therapeutic services within National EMR and funding source guidelines.8. Develop and implement client tracking and status reports for monthly review/audit of clinical department.9. Provide data to support staff on admission/discharge of clients for them to maintain the permanent National EMR Census.10. Monitor and assist caseworkers and case aides in client supervision and milieu activities.11. Participate in or facilitate primary therapeutic/psycho educational groups or activities.12. Interview and complete preliminary service plan for each assigned client within 72 business hours.13. Participate in weekly scheduled case staffing with the treatment team to review clients' progress and compliance.14. Review client files to ensure proper documentation of therapeutic plan/services.15. Obtain and maintain working knowledge of State Licensing Standards and funding source guidelines.16. Attend and participate in twenty (20) hours of continuing education a year to maintain certifications dependent on current licensure.17. Other duties as assigned.Requirements: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. Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).3. Demonstrate the ability to:a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients.c. Maintain professional people skills and non-verbal communication skills.d. Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, in English.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.f. Maintain intermediate to advanced computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Suite).g. Be detail oriented and organized.h. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.i. Utilize a variety of communication systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two-way radio, satellite, etc.).j. Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs.k. Work extended hours and/or non-traditional hours (Ex. Weekends, evenings, holidays, in austere conditions).4. Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening/background check.English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn 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.