Mental Health Specialist

1 day ago


Houston, Texas, United States HCO Behavioral Health Full time
Job Summary

HCO Behavioral Health is seeking a qualified mental health professional to provide approved MHR services to recipients assigned to them.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide mental health services to clients as assigned by Administrative/Clinical Supervisor
  • Develop and implement treatment plans to achieve goals of treatment
  • Educate clients regarding rehabilitative activities of daily living and guide them to reach goals, objectives, and treatment outcomes
  • Collaborate with family members for the direct benefit of the client
  • Conduct crisis intervention via telephone and face-to-face treatment, intervene and de-escalate crisis situations with clients, and assess risk of harm to self or others and arrange needed resources
  • Observe clients in various situations, assess mental status, assist clients in formulating treatment plans and goals, and perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals as stated in their service/treatment plans
  • Refer clients/consumers to supportive services such as vocational, medical, social services, housing authority, etc.
  • Advocate for consumers in various forums, including federal, state, and local court systems, with family, school system, etc.
  • Maintain close and cooperative relationships with community agencies and other public agencies in carrying out treatment/service plans
  • Provide screening, intakes/assessments, and reassessments of clients with required instruments in required format within appropriate timelines
  • Complete treatment plans and reassessments under supervision of Licensed Mental Health Professional
  • Develop written treatment plans/updates and continuing care plans and make appropriate referrals, maintain client records in accordance with agency standards, and attend staff meetings/clinical supervision and other required meetings as assigned
  • Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner

Requirements:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum number of hours that are equivalent to a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention, or a licensed registered nurse
  • Familiarity with community mental health resources
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to build rapport with clients
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Able to participate in First Aid, CPR, Verbal and Physical De-escalation Techniques Training
  • Valid Driver's License

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time


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