Job Summary: 

Under general supervision, responsible for working within a multidisciplinary team providing clinical care to community adult and adolescent outpatients with serious mental illness, substance use disorder and other co-morbid conditions. 

This is a grant funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children and adolescents. TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine), is one initiative of the TCMHCC and is designed to partner with school districts to provide mental and behavioral health care access to all students in the state of Texas.

Job Duties: 

• Evaluates and assesses patient's behavior, emotional responses, interpersonal relationships, and social conditions.
• Gives diagnostic impressions and treats adults, adolescents, and families.
• Develops individual treatment plans for patients and documents case records as needed.
• Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services and identify problem areas.
• Assists with developing and implementing evidence-based treatment models.
• Responsibilities may include crisis interventions as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelors' degree in social work, counseling, or psychology is required.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in a health care setting is required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

LMSW licensure is preferred.

Supervisory Requirements:

None