Licensed Mental Health Clinician - First Responders - Behavioral Health Services

Fort Bend County•Richmond, TX

About The Position

Provides clinical support and services for the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team, including counseling for law enforcement officers 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 collects data and completes reports to support outcome measurement and quality improvement. The clinician adheres to ethical practice, confidentiality, professional boundaries, applicable laws and regulations, and Fort Bend County and Behavioral Health Services (BHS) guidelines, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include providing training to county departments, community members, and stakeholders within the clinician’s expertise; participating in meetings; collaborating with first-responder stakeholders; and helping develop and review programs and recommend improvements. The position completes services and documentation promptly, performs duties assigned under the BHS Continuity of Operations Plan, supports BHS operations through other assigned duties, and may participate in emergency-management activities 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-health-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.
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.
Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis and counseling techniques appropriate to first responders.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a first responder and/or providing clinical services to first responders is preferred.
Experience working with Military Personnel and Veterans may be considered.
A Texas Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) may be considered with the required experience, licensure, and background.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support for the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team and assist with services and supports for the team.
Provide counseling services to law enforcement officers and other 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 efforts.
Maintain ethical practice, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Provide training to county departments, the community, and stakeholders as needed and 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).
Adhere to 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.