Qualifications: Qualified candidates MUST have a valid and active License for the state of Texas. Bachelor’s degree/Doctorate in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work and a Minimum of 2 years related work experience. Must have a Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Must possess a working knowledge of techniques to manage symptoms of mental illness and prevent relapse. Must demonstrate familiarity with area-wide community resources relevant to mental health and basic needs-related services. Must demonstrate ability to provide hopeful, supportive and effective rehabilitation.
Significant Duties and Functions
· Provides direct care in determining patient’s status and issues by interviewing them, obtaining personal information and medical history.
· Conducting assessments and evaluations of clients to determine their mental health and social service needs
· Developing individualized treatment plans and providing therapy to clients in a one-on-one or group setting
· Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and provide comprehensive care to clients
· Maintaining accurate and confidential client records and documenting progress towards treatment goals
· Staying current with best practices, laws, and regulations in the field of social work and mental health
· Actively participating in supervision, team meetings, and professional development opportunities
· Modifies treatments by maintaining case history and progress notes while observing their patients.
· Restores patients to productive roles by educating them about available community-based organizations,
and social and employment services.
· Follows HIPAA guidelines
· Follows infection control policies and procedures
· Complies with JACHO, PCMH and HRSA Standards
· Participates in outreach activities and other company events
· Participates in QI/QA Activities and Initiatives
· Reports on demographic, SOGI, SDoH and other pertinent data
· Provides services in the community using personal vehicle
· Ability to work in a dynamic team setting with medical and clinical professionals
· Develop treatment plans related to rehab services goals
· Provide services in the clinic as needed
· Provide individual facilitation of skills-building and psycho-educational groups
· Caseload will consist of adult clients and children/adolescents
· Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities including face-to-face interventions with other
members of the team
· Coordinate clients’ individual recovery needs internally and externally in the community
· Follow all ADAPT policies and procedures and exercise good judgment and initiative in
keeping with the varied and ever-changing needs of clients served;
· Work schedule is highly dependent on client needs and can be ever-changing
· Follow infection disease control Policies and Procedures
· Maintains client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times
· Other duties as assigned.
· Experience working in a mental health or social services setting
· Specialization in a specific population or issue area, such as trauma, addiction, or geriatrics
· Bilingual in a language commonly spoken by the client population
· Experience working with electronic health records and documentation systems
· Master's degree in social work from an accredited program
· Current and valid license as a LMSW in Texas
· Strong knowledge of psychotherapy theories and techniques
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Commitment to providing culturally competent care to a diverse population