Intake Specialist/Mental Health New Directions Therapeutic Center, LLC Houston, TX Job Details Contract 3 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish English Master's degree Driver's License Psychology Mental health counseling Full Job Description Intake Specialist- (LPC, LPC-A, p-LPC, LPCI, LMSW, LPCMH) Salary Negotiable based on experience. Job Type Part-time, Contractual Full Job Description NDTC is seeking Spanish speaking licensed mental health professionals to conduct assessments in English and Spanish.

Position Summary:

The employee will be primarily responsible for conducting assessments for children/adolescents and adults in the home, school, or community. This position requires working flexible hours according to the availability of our clients (which includes some evenings and weekends). The employee will set the hours and schedule.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in psychology, social work, counseling (with a clinical specialty in the social services field) or another related field. One or more years of experience working in community mental health is preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

License / Certification

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Registrations:

State of Texas Licensure in Mental Health or Social Work (Individual must have at least provisional license:

LPC, LPC-A, P-LPC, LPCI, LMSW, LPCMH

) Must have and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License, maintain automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

Knowledge/Skills/Experiences:

Experience with initial assessments Knowledge community-based/ mental health experience providing services through an outreach approach (CORE). Knowledge of various mental health and related illnesses methods of treatment. Ability to diagnose mental health and associated illnesses, develop and implement treatment plans. Recognizes and is sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with a diversified community population Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops initial and ongoing behavioral health assessments and reassessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Submit completed assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes electronically within 48 hours of the assessment or any other documentation needed to approve client services as required by reimbursement standards and the policies and procedures manual to Program Director. Coordinating and scheduling all intake appointments Determining the client's psychiatric diagnosis based on diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV and DSM-V. Administer

CANS/ANSA AND PHQ-9

Provide referral recommendations based on an individual's needs. Explains the policies and procedures for core services as well as explain the legal documentation. Reviews all legal documentation with individual served and ensured that the individual or legal guardian sign all documentation. The above statements reflect the general duties considered to describe the principal functions of the position identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Job Type:

Contract Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

provisional

LPC, LPC-A, LPCI, LMSW, LCSW, LPCMH

at least (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77077