Clinical Social Worker

About the Role

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide clinical and administrative supervision and engage with participants and families by delivering direct mental health services. The Maternal and Child Health Program aims to expand mental health resource navigation by providing access to comprehensive mental health services for individuals and families navigating the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized mental health treatment plans addressing participants’ emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• Provide evidence-based individual and family psychotherapy to program participants, ensuring culturally responsive, client-centered care.
• Provide clinical services consistent with professional standards and scope of practice to ensure appropriate referrals and case management.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups, psychoeducational sessions, and workshops supporting maternal mental health and family functioning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation for all services, participant interactions, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support case consultation, continuity of care, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• At least one (1) year of experience providing direct mental health services.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in good standing, or be eligible for Texas licensure upon hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License upon hire.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Policy Development and Program Planning Skills: Developing, implementing, and improving policies, programs, and services that support effective public health strategies and improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: Applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: Collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: Using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.
• Management and Finance Skills: Managing human and financial resources, promoting equity and collaboration, and optimizing organizational performance to support effective public health programs.
• Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills: Aligning stakeholders, fostering innovation, and managing change to implement effective public health initiatives that strengthen community health.

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a full-time position, typically working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional flexibility required for evenings and weekends. The work environment is a professional office setting with occasional visits to private residential homes, clinics, and other community organizations.

The physical demands of the role are largely sedentary, with some duties requiring the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.