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