Licensed Mental Health Clinician - First Responders - Behavioral Health Services

Fort Bend County•Richmond, TX

9d•$36 - $46

About The Position

Provides clinical support and services for the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team, including counseling for law enforcement personnel and other first responders to improve personal, interpersonal, and occupational functioning. The clinician obtains and reviews records, conducts clinical interviews, provides services, seeks consultation as needed, and prepares reports. The role also supports outcome measurement and quality improvement through data collection and reporting. The clinician adheres to professional standards, ethical practice, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include providing training to county departments, the community, and stakeholders within the clinician’s expertise; participating in departmental, community, and county team meetings; collaborating with first responder stakeholders; and helping develop, review, and improve programs. The position also completes documentation in a timely manner, follows BHS and county guidelines and procedures, performs duties under the BHS Continuity of Operations Plan, supports BHS operations, and may perform emergency-management duties during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a behavioral-related field.
At least 2 years of job-related experience providing clinical services to individuals with mental illness and/or other behavioral health disorders.
Current, unrestricted Texas clinical license appropriate to the professional discipline, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist. A Texas LPC-Associate may be considered with the required experience, licensure, and background.
Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis and counseling techniques appropriate to first responders.
Strong computer, management, and organizational skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with the public, other county employees, and elected officials.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to complete assignments within tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a first responder and/or providing clinical services to first responders.
Experience working with military personnel and veterans may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support for the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team and assist with services and supports for the team.
Provide counseling to law enforcement personnel and first responders to improve personal, interpersonal, and occupational functioning.
Obtain and review records, conduct clinical interviews, provide services, seek consultation as needed, and prepare reports as needed.
Collect data and complete reports to support outcome measurement and quality improvement.
Adhere to ethical practice, confidentiality, professional boundaries, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Provide training to county departments, the community, and stakeholders within the scope of expertise.
Participate in departmental, community, and county team meetings and collaborate with first responder stakeholders to build partnerships.
Assist with developing and reviewing programs and recommend modifications or improvements.
Complete services and documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
Perform duties assigned in the BHS Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Follow Fort Bend County and BHS Program Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures.
Support BHS Operations by performing other duties as assigned.
Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.