Intake Licensed Clinician 3PM-11PM

About the role

We are recruiting for Full Time Intake Counselors/Clinicians for our 3pm-11pm shift. When applying for this position, please indicate your preferred availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist administration, physicians and clinical staff in the assessment of pending admits and coordination of services
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate direct and indirect facility assessments and client admissions making decisions concerning the level of care for treatment
• Direct the screening of potential patients for admission into the program and initiate the integrated assessment process
• Identify and address safety concerns to ensure the safety of patients and service providers
• Make decisions concerning the level of care for treatment

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LPC-I is required
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience. Inpatient experience preferred
• Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Must have current CPR and Certified in facility approved verbal de-escalation and physical crisis management techniques within 30 days of hire and prior to completion of orientation required

Additional

• Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health
• Excellent listening skills with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others
• Outstanding communication (written and oral) skills, assessment and intervention skills
• Persuasive manner and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment
• Ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium
• Empathetic relating to people
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing with strong time management skills
• Basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

3pm-11pm