Our House LMSW

BCFS Health and Human Services•Kerrville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician is responsible for using sound professional clinical judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population especially in traumatic situations while maintaining compliance with established state, federal, and Texas Behavioral Health Executive Board standards. The position involves providing counseling services, crisis intervention, and case management to at-risk youth and young adults, including those experiencing homelessness. The role requires establishing rapport, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and coordinating referrals to various community services. Additionally, the Clinician will develop and monitor individual treatment plans, facilitate support groups, and maintain accurate documentation in Salesforce. The position also involves community outreach, assisting with service coordination, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and participating in program events and staff meetings. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional and ethical standards is crucial.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university, in one of the following areas: psychology, social work, or counseling field.
2 years of experience providing direct clinical services to at-risk youth or young adults or at least 1 year of experience providing direct services to clients and at least 1 year of experience in a clinical internship.
LMSW license.
Actively pursuing LCSW licensure, receiving external supervision by a board approved supervisor.
Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and CPR.
Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct clinical services to at-risk youth or young adults.
Experience providing direct services to clients.
Experience in a clinical internship.

Responsibilities

Assess mental health needs of clients; helps to meet those needs by providing counseling services and referrals to case management.
Able to establish rapport with youth and young adults ages 18-24, utilizing evidence based therapeutic approaches.
Provide program participants with 6-18 months of non-emergency, free, private housing paired with comprehensive supportive services such as childcare assistance referrals, counseling, and case management.
Perform Crisis intervention techniques to ensure that participants are safe. Deliver immediate crisis response services, including crisis intervention, advocacy, emergency hotline support, and essential referrals for victims. Services will include emotional support accompaniment to legal/medical procedures, emergency transportation, assistance with crime victim compensation filing, and housing assistance.
Provide trauma-informed case management, administration of screenings and assessments, development and monitoring of individualized service and safety plans, life skills education, transition planning, and coordination of referrals to behavioral health, medical, legal, and other community-based services.
Implement Trauma Informed Care using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Single Session Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and approved therapy techniques to individual and group participants (as applicable).
Provide a safe space for survivors to connect and offer mutual support through regular, trauma-specific group sessions.
Develop Individual Treatment Plans for each participant and regularly assess progress, providing updates to the Treatment Plan as goals change.
Support both current and former program participants to promote safety, stabilization, and continuity of care during and after program participation.
Manage projects as assigned.
Conduct face-to-face outreach to individuals at risk of homelessness.
Assist with service coordination and supporting residential inspections to ensure a safe and supporting living environment.
Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Program Director and all appropriate state and county enforcement agencies.
Maintain own schedule for office visits and events.
Identify and maintain professional relationships with participants and community partners.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training and case consultations.
Facilitate community meetings. Prepare presentations, training and facilitate groups that address topics related to mental health awareness and program objectives for community partners, sister programs, school, parents and youth.
Participate in Our House program events, resource fairs and activities in the community as assigned.
Implement BCFS HHS safety protocols including evacuating with participants and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with the required dress code, at all times.