Mental Health Specialist

Innovative Network of Knowledge•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist will provide therapeutic services and applicable educational support/resources to families engaged in the Thriving Texas Families (TTF) program. This role focuses on supporting mental and behavioral health concerns, while collaborating with the TTF team to ensure holistic, family-centered support.

Requirements

Required - Masters Degree in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field.
Must hold a current LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credential
Required – 3 years' experience providing therapeutic services and educational support
Learn, live and coach one team, one mission culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy and delivering success.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure, at all times.
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)
Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally c. Work in a fast-paced environment. d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. f. Travel locally & across the state as needed. g. Manage time effectively and efficiently.
Must possess a current and valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Preferred – Experience in home-based services.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provide direct mental health services (individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational) to program participants.
Conduct mental health screenings, assessments and treatment planning for families enrolled in TTF.
Assist in identifying family dynamics that impact mental health and well-being while providing appropriate therapeutic treatment.
Maintain the continuity and integrity of the records and reporting as required for compliance – must have 100% accuracy in required outputs and outcomes for grant.
Maintain records as required by contractor with complete accuracy and timeliness.
Act as a liaison between the INK/Texas Thriving Families and outside agencies, including contractors and community organizations.
Keeps Assistant Grant Director updated on status of program.
Provides case notes and monthly billing information in a timely manner.
Will follow all procedures of the INK personnel manual.
Work with team to develop and ensure delivery of contracted outputs and outcomes.
Provide training and technical support to TTF team.
Using stated policies and procedures report child abuse/neglect.
Maintains familiarity and knowledge of community resources and uses these appropriately to meet the needs of service communities through referrals.
Conducts community outreach in educating parents, professionals, and others about program and agency services, and child abuse prevention awareness.
Maintain confidential client files for assigned participants.
Other job duties as assigned.