Clinician I

ENDEAVORS•San Antonio, TX

10h

About The Position

The Clinician I provides treatment to eligible clients and/or their families who have chronic mental health needs and/or serious mental illness through Endeavors Behavioral Health Department. The role requires training and experience in trauma-focused treatment and co-occurring disorders, and proficiency in individual, couples, and family therapy, with an emphasis on evidence-based care. The clinician also supports clients with referrals, appointment scheduling, continuity of care, and access to appropriate services. Under the supervision of an assigned Licensed Clinician as required by the Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC), the clinician provides direct mental health care to individuals and groups. The role includes conducting assessments and evaluations, developing treatment plans, documenting care, coordinating with clients and other care providers, and facilitating discharge planning. The clinician maintains at least 65% direct client service time and participates in outreach, meetings, training, and clinical consultation. The position is full-time in San Antonio, Texas, and requires travel to various locations, daily access to a vehicle, and availability for an evening each week as well as nights, weekends, and holidays when business needs require.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Current Texas graduate-level license to practice psychology, social work, or counseling; LPC-Associate, LMSW, or LMFT-Associate is required.
Applicants who are not independently licensed in Texas must work under supervision and maintain supervision until fully licensed.
Experience working with adults, couples, and families is required.
Knowledge of DSM-5-TR or the latest available DSM edition, including PTSD diagnosis and treatment, is required.
Ability to obtain certification or documented proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing within six months of employment.
Ability to obtain Basic Life Support training and a certificate of completion within one month of employment.
Valid driver’s license with a clear record.
Daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
Willingness and availability to travel to various locations as business needs dictate.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs, and to work one evening each week to accommodate client schedules.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Regular and acceptable attendance.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of self or others.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of professional experience in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency is preferred.
Experience working with diverse populations, military populations, and/or Veterans.

Responsibilities

Provide direct mental health care to individuals and groups under the supervision of an assigned Licensed Clinician, as required by BHEC.
Complete risk assessments, risk mitigation, and monitoring.
Conduct comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments, case conceptualizations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and measurement-based assessments.
Maintain appropriate clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or equivalent and facilitate effective discharge planning.
Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments in collaboration with the Endeavors Wellness Model.
Maintain at least 65% direct client service time.
Collaborate and coordinate with clients, caregivers, physicians, the director, case management, other Behavioral Health Department disciplines, and community partners to provide care.
Support and/or attend outreach events to promote Endeavors Behavioral Health services, raise community awareness, and encourage referrals.
Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical consultations, and administrative meetings.
Complete required annual training and maintain clinical competencies.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service by putting clients and families first in support of the organization's mission.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.