Job Details

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job Description: LMSW

Responsible To: Mental Health Manager

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Psychiatry and Mental Health, provides group, individual and family therapy sessions to people struggling with mental health, alcohol or drug problems.

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