LPC/LCSW

San Jose Clinic•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a primary care Behavioral Health Consultant team member providing consultation for patients and their primary care providers within the collaborative care model.

Requirements

LPC/LCSW – licensed in the State of Texas and functions within the Code of Ethics
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a clinical role within Chemical Dependency or Human Trafficking field with a minimum of 2 years managerial experience
At least 2 - 4 years of experience in the medical field or within an integrated primary care setting, working with behavioral health issues related to chronic disease management, depression, anxiety and trauma
Must be committed to drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use
Must have previous counseling experience with strong clinical skills with adults, children, and adolescents and knowledge and experience in family systems
Must have strong clinical and assessment skills, cultural competence and basic casework skills with referrals and advocacy
Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking and effective use of time
Able to handle and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines
Able to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with public and all levels of the organization
Able to operate computers, scanners, and copier faxes
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and practice management system software application
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective customer relation skills, working with diverse populations, often in stressful fast paced environments
Bilingual in English/Spanish, required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling psychology, counseling, Social Work or equivalent field, preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, reviews, and regularly improves Clinical Treatment Plans to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices
Discharge planning & manages facility relationships with aftercare providers to ensure each patient is set up for continued success in his or her recovery journey
Biopsychosocial Evaluations and Individualized Treatment Plans; understands chemical dependency and
Participates in Treatment Team meetings to evaluate progress of all patients and make recommendations for adjustments to Treatment Plan
Conducts individual patient therapy sessions, provides brief, same-day consultations and crisis intervention as needed
Provides direct support to clinic medical staff
Conducts trauma informed care and Human Trafficking care
Utilizes behavioral health screening tools as part of patient care (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSC-17, Social Determinants of Health)
Conduct CANS Assessment; conducts other psychosocial assessments, as needed
Records and maintains progress notes for all encounters
Conducts appropriate discharge of patients and makes appropriate referrals for patients, including psychiatric
Provides traditional individual, family or group psychotherapy services, as needed
Performs case management duties as necessary
Participates in case staffing and administrative meetings with clinical supervision and seeks peer consultation as needed
Ensures delivery of medical care in accordance with the Catholic Moral and Ethical Directives
Follows all HIPAA, OSHA, and licensing guidelines, regulations and code of ethics
Maintains confidentiality of patient information/records at all times
Maintains established San José Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the San José Clinic Mission and Code of Conduct and is supportive of San José Clinic cultural diversity objectives