Our House LMSW

BCFS Health & Human Services•Kerrville, TX

3d•Hybrid

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. This role involves providing direct clinical services to at-risk youth or young adults, offering comprehensive supportive services such as childcare assistance referrals, counseling, and case management within a non-emergency, free, private housing program. The position also requires crisis intervention, trauma-informed case management, and the development and monitoring of individualized treatment plans. The Clinician will facilitate group sessions, conduct outreach, and collaborate with community partners to promote safety, stabilization, and continuity of care for program participants.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university in psychology, social work, or a 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 of 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 and provide counseling services and referrals to case management.
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.
Perform Crisis intervention techniques to ensure that participants are safe, including crisis intervention, advocacy, emergency hotline support, and essential referrals for victims.
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.
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.
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.
Support both current and former program participants to promote safety, stabilization, and continuity of care.
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 and prepare presentations/training for community partners, sister programs, schools, 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, demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members, and complying with the required dress code.