Master Level Clinician or Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - MCOT bei The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Master Level Clinician(MLC) or Licensed Therapist (LPHA) to join our team. Under the general direction of the Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or designated staff, the MLC or LPHA performs clinical activities such as independent assessments and service interventions as directed by the treatment plan and/or identified consumer need(s). This position interfaces with Treatment Teams both inpatient and outpatient and authorizes the medical necessity of services, as indicated. This position is responsible for providing the following services: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Assessments, case management and follow-up, and liaison between the Agency and the community. MCOT interfaces with other programs in the Agency, law enforcement, and the community

What you will do:

MLC

• The MCOT Master Level Clinician performs community-based crisis assessments to determine needed level of care, assess for safety.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician provides crisis counseling and intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms, provide education and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician collaboratively creates a treatment plan with the consumer to outline treatment goals. 
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician provides case management activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services in accordance with treatment plan goals. 
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician monitors consumer progress with treatment goals and linkage to services.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician educates family members so they may understand the individual’s mental health symptoms, treatment and assist with referring to community resources.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician provides information on mental health, the importance of medications and treatment compliance, and other clinical related information to individual, family, community as needed. 
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician completes electronic documentation each work day as outlined in MCOT Operating Guidelines. This documentation becomes part of the medical record for the Agency. 
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician, when interacting with the community and colleagues, follows the key principles of a trauma informed approach (i.e. safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, cultural, historical, and gender issues). 
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician meets divisional and program productivity standards.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician performs related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician demonstrates ethical conduct in all professional activities.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician complies with Agency policies and procedures and MCOT Operating Guidelines.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician will work any assigned crisis days. Responsibilities include entering and contacting all new referrals, answering office telephone calls, and responding to Emergent and Urgent classified referrals.
• The MCOT Master Level Clinician is available to provide any assistance not listed above to the Agency, Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or staff as requested and required. 

LPHA

• The MCOT LPHA performs community-based crisis assessments to determine needed level of care, assess for safety, and formulate diagnosis.
• The MCOT LPHA provides crisis counseling and intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms, provide education and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.
• The MCOT LPHA collaboratively creates a treatment plan with the consumer to outline treatment goals.
• The MCOT LPHA provides case management activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services in accordance with treatment plan goals.
• The MCOT LPHA monitors consumer progress with treatment goals and linkage to services.
• The MCOT LPHA educates family members so they may understand the individual’s mental health symptoms, treatment and assist with referring to community resources.
• The MCOT LPHA provides information on mental health, the importance of medications and treatment compliance, and other clinical related information to individual, family, community as needed.
• The MCOT LPHA completes electronic documentation each work day as outlined in MCOT Operating Guidelines. This documentation becomes part of the medical record for the Agency. 
• The MCOT LPHA, when interacting with the community and colleagues, follows the key principles of a trauma informed approach (i.e. safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, cultural, historical, and gender issues).
• The MCOT LPHA meets divisional and program productivity standards.
• The MCOT LPHA performs related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements.
• The MCOT LPHA demonstrates ethical conduct in all professional activities.
• The MCOT LPHA complies with Agency policies and procedures and MCOT Operating Guidelines.
• The MCOT LPHA will be designated crisis staff once weekly. Responsibilities include entering and contacting all new referrals, answering office telephone calls, and responding to Emergent and Urgent classified referrals.
• The MCOT LPHA is available to provide any assistance not listed above to the Agency, Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or staff as requested and required.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavior, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human development, and educational psychology.

Other Key Qualifications:

Clinical license through the State of Texas for one of the following: LPC-A. LMSW, LMFT-A, LCSW, LPC or LMFT.Licenser credentials plus one to two years of clinical experience post Master’s degree preferred.Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable under Agency policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to apply crisis intervention techniques.Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment.Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, and well- constructed.Effective time management and organizational skills.Must be able to work autonomously in a fast paced environment.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching , prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.   

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships.  New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.  

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with #7699
• Shift/Shedule: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm
• This position will be under the general direction of the practice manager or designated supervisor. 
• May be necessary to travel to or transport consumers to homes or other field locations when providing services.
• May be exposed to unfavorable conditions.
• Interacts with individuals who may be emotional or physically hostile, agitated or uncooperative.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.