PRN Mental Health Professional

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a qualified candidate to coordinate systems and services for a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality and cost-effective care for patients. This role emphasizes strong communication skills and experience in a health setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work and has experience with patients facing chemical dependency issues. The position also requires analytical skills and the ability to operate computer systems comfortably.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work with Licensure (LPC or LMSW).
• Experience in a hospital/health setting preferred.
• Experience with chemical use/abuse/dependency counseling and treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in coordinating all systems/services for quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work

Bachelors Degree from an Accredited Program

Tools

Computer

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

Position responsible for participating in the coordination of all systems/services required for an organized, multidisciplinary team approach and assures quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work with Licensure (LPC or LMSW). An LCDC is preferred.
• Work Experience: Experience in a hospital/health setting preferred.
• Experience working with patients with chemical use/abuse/dependency counseling and treatment preferred.
• Equipment Operated: Computer.
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact).
• Bilingual Skills Required: No Languages: Spanish preferred.
• Writing / Composing (Reports).
• Other Skills: Analytical, P.C.
• Advanced Education: Bachelors Degree - Major: Accredited Program.
• Advanced Education: Masters Degree Major: M.S.W. accredited graduate school of social work/MA or MS.
• Advanced Education: Accredited Graduate School of Counseling.
• Work Schedule: Flexible.