Clinician II

Clinician

II HAVEN FOR HOPE OF BEXAR COUNTY - 3.5

San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Caseload management Driver's License Full Job Description SUMMARY The Clinician is primarily responsible for providing psychotherapy to clients experiencing homelessness sheltered at Haven for Hope. The Clinician facilitates client's community re-entry and progress on their Person-Centered Recovery Plan. The Clinician will provide evidence-based behavioral counseling services that meet the client's individual needs such as, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Living Room Counseling/Crisis Intervention, and Dual Recovery Therapy/Mission Model. The Clinician will additionally offer outreach screenings, assessments, treatment planning, consultative services, and outreach education.

CLINICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides individual, and group therapy and clinical case management in high-volume clinical setting. Completes essential services that may include biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations, substance use assessments, treatment planning, interventions, client outreach and development of therapeutic relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness. Builds strong, trusting relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness through consistent outreach and engagement. • Develops and update Treatment Plans with assigned caseload. • Provides supervision and support to Social Work or Counseling interns. Coordinates psychiatric and medical care with internal and external providers, including medication management, prescription resources, and any services that involve continuity of care for clients with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Provides outreach support to clients with complex needs, utilizing trauma-informed engagement and intervention to assist in improving functioning. Assists clients with behavioral/motivational changes in order to improve health and wellness. • Maintains and protects client confidentiality, in alignment with agency policy, and in compliance with HIPAA. • Documents all services, clinical findings accurately and on time in client records in alignment with protocol. Upholds with professional code of ethics, and adheres to the agency mission by valuing individual dignity, empowerment, and a holistic healing approach. Other duties, as assigned. EDUCATION and

LICENSURE

Required:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology. Hold and maintain a current Texas LCSW or LPC licensure.

EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of direct counseling experience in high-volume clinical settings, demonstrating the ability to effectively manage large caseloads while maintaining quality of care and strong clinical outcomes. Experience in community mental health, street outreach, shelter-based services, or supportive housing. Training in evidence-based practices such as but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Living Room Counseling/Crisis Intervention, Dual Recovery Therapy/Mission Model CBT, and other modalities.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Skill to accurately diagnose and assess clients utilizing DSM-5. Ability to effectively manage large caseloads in high-volume clinical settings while maintaining high-quality care and achieving strong clinical outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in completing timely, accurate, and clinically sound documentation; including case notes, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment plans; within an electronic medical record (EMR) system. Ability to review, learn, follow and adapt evidenced-based treatment programs to deliver to diverse client groups. Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion and sensitivity to persons with histories of homelessness and traumas Excellent administrative ability, to include organizational skills, attention to detail and strong computer skills Strong creative and critical thinking skills, to include the ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions. Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proper insurance coverage on automobile used for work. Monthly reimbursement for applicable and documented work related expenditures is provided. Travel within the city and its surrounding areas may be required (if applicable).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard physical activity such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, basic motor skills to access computer files for information or simple data entry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.