Job Details

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Master Level Clinician - CCAP (Midtown). Under the general direction of the Clinical Team Leader, the CCAP Clinician works collaboratively with the Midtown Management District (MMD). Harris County Constable Precinct 7, and SEARCH performing clinical activities such as independent assessments and service interventions guided by the Plan of Care and/or identified consumer need(s). The Clinician and a Deputy Constable are partnered together daily in effort to identify, engage, and serve individuals in Midtown, Houston who exhibit chronic homelessness and behavioral health issues. The Clinician is expected to ride along in a law enforcement vehicle daily and may be required to wear protective equipment issued by Harris County Constable Precinct 7 such as a ballistic vest. This position interfaces with treatment teams both inpatient and outpatient. This position is responsible for providing the following services: Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health Assessments, case management and follow-up, and liaison between the Agency and the community. The Midtown Behavioral Health Unit staff interface with other programs in the Agency, law enforcement, and the community.

What you will do:

• Perform service delivery within the community. Staff must provide direct care services during harsh weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Perform community-based crisis assessments to determine the level of care needed, assess for safety, and formulate diagnosis.
• Provide crisis counseling and intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms, provide education and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.
• Collaboratively creates a plan of care with the individual served to outline treatment goals.
• Provide homeless outreach and case management activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services in accordance with treatment plan goals.
• Monitor consumer progress with treatment goals and linkage to services.
• Educatefamily and community members so they may understand the individual's mental health symptoms, treatment and assist with referring to community resources.
• Provide information on mental health, the importance of medications and treatment compliance, and other clinical related information to individual, family, community as needed.
• Complete electronic documentation each workday as outlined in Operating Guidelines. This documentation becomes part of the medical record for the Agency.
• Follow the key principles of a trauma informed approach (i.e. safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, cultural, historical, and gender issues).
• Meet divisional and program productivity standards.
• Perform related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements. The CLINICAN must demonstrate ethical conduct in all professional activities.
• Comply with Agency policies. procedures and Operating Guidelines.
• Comply with Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 7 policy and procedures when riding along and representing Precinct 7.
• Respond to crisis calls with a Deputy Constable. The CLINICAN will be expected to be familiar with assisting the Deputy Constable with completing an Emergency Detention Order and the corresponding paperwork.
• Complete community presentations.
• Be available to provide any assistance not listed above to the Agency, Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or staff as requested and required.
• Gain and maintain access to the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS).

What qualifications you will need:

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent.
• LPC-A, LMSW or LMFT-A license in the state of TX
• Licensed (Intern) credentials plus at least 6 months of clinical experience.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable under Agency policy.
• Must have strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Must have strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills. Written documentation must be clear, concise, and well-constructed.
• Must be able to work respectfully and maintain professional boundaries with other disciplines.
• Must have effective time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to enter required documentation into a database and online medical record.
• Must be able to use basic word processing and data spreadsheets.
• Must have good written and spoken communication skills in English.
• 2 years working with the homeless population, crisis services or community-based social services is preferred.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #50350.

The Clinician must pass a criminal background check completed by Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 7 in order to maintain employment. Harris County Constable Precinct 7 may issue criminal background checks at any time during employment.

Local travel is required. Staff will be required to transport consumers using their personal vehicle. A valid Texas Driver's License and Texas Liability insurance is required .

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.