The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Master Level Clinician to join our team!

Are you passionate about providing mental health support to disaster survivors? Join our team as a CCP Master Level Clinician, where you'll conduct both in-person and virtual crisis counseling sessions and group activities. Under the clinical supervision of an LPHA, you'll travel to various locations to deliver vital services.

Your Role in Action:

• Crisis Intervention: Deliver crisis intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms and prevent the need for more restrictive environments.
• Training: Provide training on mental illness, medication importance, and related information using TIMA curricula and other designated trainings.
• Skills Training: Offer skills training services to address severe and persistent mental illness, helping individuals improve their daily functioning.
• Care Coordination: Assist consumers in accessing necessary care and services based on their individual needs.
• Treatment Authorization: Review and authorize treatment/services based on medical necessity, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Documentation: Ensure all services meet eligibility criteria and are properly documented in accordance with Center policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ethical Conduct: Demonstrate ethical behavior in all clinical and professional activities.
• Advocacy: Advocate for consumers to ensure their needs are met within The Harris Center system and the broader community.
• Cultural Competence: Communicate effectively with consumers, visitors, and staff, demonstrating knowledge of cultural diversities.
• Reporting and Training: Complete reporting and training requirements accurately and timely.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Intern licensure with current clinical supervision.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 months of clinical experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills/Abilities:

• Strong diagnostic skills with knowledge of diagnostic criteria and guidelines for formulating diagnoses.
• Proficiency in cognitive behavioral therapy, focusing on reducing or eliminating severe and persistent mental illness (if applicable).
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Clear, concise, and well-constructed written documentation.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with standard word processing software.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable insurance, and a personal vehicle suitable for fieldwork, as the position involves significant travel and field-based activities.

What else you should know:

• This role is designed for those who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about making a tangible impact in the community.
• The requires travel up to 80% of the time.
• Important Notice: This position is funded through a specific grant and is subject to the availability of these funds. The employment term is tied to the duration of the grant, which is expected to be one year.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching - a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

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 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!

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 40 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 2,500 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.