PRN Mental Health Professional

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Texas is a public healthcare safety-net system established in 1966, serving low-income uninsured residents across a network including Ben Taub and LBJ Hospitals. The position coordinates all systems and services for a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population.

The role requires a Master's in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work with licensure (LPC/LMSW); LCDC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work with Licensure (LPC or LMSW); LCDC preferred.
• Experience in a hospital/health setting preferred.
• Experience assisting patients with chemical use/abuse/dependency counseling and treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate systems and services for multidisciplinary team to assure quality, cost-effective care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical

Writing reports

Spanish preferred

Education

Masters in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work with Licensure

LCDC preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accredited Program

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.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

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

Special Requirements

• 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:

Advance Training - Specialty

• Bachelors Degree - Major:Accredited Program
• Masters DegreeMajor:M.S.W. accredited graduate school of social work/MA or MS
• Accredited Graduate School of Counseling.

• Work Schedule: Flexible