A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
The Clinician will provide treatment to eligible clients who have mental health needs within Endeavors' Community Behavioral Health Department. The Clinician will have training and experience in trauma-focused treatment and co-occurring disorders. They will be proficient in providing individual and group therapy, with an emphasis on delivering evidence-based care. Provide support to clients to include referrals, scheduling appointments, continuity of care, and access to appropriate services
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct care including a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Complete appropriate risk assessment, risk mitigation, and monitoring. Complete comprehensive mental health/psychosocial assessments, case conceptualizations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, measurement-based assessments, maintain appropriate clinical documentation in Electronic Health Record (EHR) or equivalent and facilitate effective discharge planning. Deliver trauma informed, evidence-based treatments. Maintain at least 65% Direct Client Service Time. Collaborates and coordinates with the client, caregiver, physicians, director, case management and all other disciplines of the Behavioral Health Department or in the community to provide the best care possible. Support and/or attend outreach events to highlight Endeavors Behavioral Health services to raise awareness with community partners and other potential stakeholders and encourage referrals. Attend weekly Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT), clinical consultation and administrative meetings. Complete annual required trainings. Maintain clinical competencies. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE
1+ years' experience working as a Mental Health Clinician I, or three years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related social services in a public, certified private welfare, or health agency. Experience working with adults, couples, and families is required; Knowledge in
DSM-5-TR
(or latest DSM edition available) diagnoses to include PTSD diagnosis and treatment is required; ability to obtain certification or documented proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing within 6 months of employment. Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certificate of completion within 3 months of employment.
ATTENDANCE
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.
LICENSES
Driver's License with clear record. Have a current Texas Advanced-Level license to practice psychology, social work, or counseling. LPC, LCSW, or LMFT required. LCDC preferred.
VEHICLE:
Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
OTHER:
Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. Employee should expect to work one evening a week to accommodate the schedules of the clients being served. Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter. Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at hr@endeavors.org. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.
