Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Licensed Clinician in Children's Services works within a multidisciplinary team to provide an array of direct (face-to-face) and indirect clinical services to children/adolescents as well as caregivers in a child-centered, family-focused approach utilizing evidenced based practices delivered to fidelity. These services are primarily delivered in a clinic-based setting from multiple CBH clinic locations in San Antonio. The Licensed Clinician (Children's Services) serves as the Lead Non-Medical Provider on the multi-disciplinary team and is the primary person responsible for ongoing assessment and recovery planning.

Specific Program Description

The Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) program is a crisis stabilizing resource

specially designed to support youth and families in crisis to prevent escalation to more

acute settings when resolution in a home, school, or community setting is more

appropriate. YCOT is a specialized resource embedded within the crisis service

continuum, working alongside other crisis programs to collectively provide support 24

hours a day, seven days a week. During designated hours, YCOT will provide a

developmentally-appropriate, in person response with specially trained staff. YCOT will

use trauma-informed interventions and strategies to de-escalate a youth in crisis, aid

in relapse prevention and safety planning and will offer support to the youth and their

family, or other primary caregiver, for a minimum of 30 days and up to 90 days after the

crisis. YCOTs serve youth ages three to 17 years who are in need of behavioral health

crisis services and intervention to prevent escalation to more acute settings when

resolution in a home, school, or community setting is more appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

Provides direct clinical services and assessments. Develops treatment plans for consumers.

Provides outpatient treatment services, including individual and group counseling.

Links and refers consumers presenting to the clinic to appropriate services.

Provides compliance and clinical updates to court. Makes recommendations for treatment, incentives, and sanctions.

Provides direct individualized clinical services 60% of hours worked.

Provides emergency case management assistance, as needed.

Participate in the centralized scheduling process.

Participate in supervision and development opportunities including individual supervision, group supervision, and meetings/training as assigned.

Ensures clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with CHCS standards, and contract-specific requirements.

Coordinates coverage for planned absences in advance with the supervisor.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university.

Complete the Qualified Mental Health Professional Community Services (QMHP-CS) within six (6) weeks of hire or transfer.

Licenses or Certifications

Must have and maintain a current license in good standing in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT,) and/or Licensed Psychologist (LPHD)

Must be able to be credentialed with all CHCS payors.

Specific to The Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P) program -

Licensed Professional Counselor- Associates (LPC-A), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associates (LMFT-A)

OR

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT,) and/or Licensed Psychologist (LPHD)

Other Requirements

Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company's auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business

Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies

Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm-free method of behavior modification. All consumer-facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment.

NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out-of-control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation.

NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental illness.

Prior experience with or knowledge of trauma-informed care

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.

SUPERVISION

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Applicable software applications.

DSM 5 diagnoses.

Local community resources.

Mental health and substance use disorders.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Programs and services in area of assignment.

Skilled in:

Crisis intervention and leadership.

Organization and time management.

Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.

Ability to:

Accurately document clinical observations.

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.

Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Formulate treatment goals.

Lead counseling sessions.

Maintain accurate and complete records.

Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

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.

Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.

Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.

The position requires occasional transport of a consumer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,295.08 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:

Master's (Required)
License/Certification:

LPC,LCSW,LMFT or LPHD (Required)
Work Location: In person