What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor position at MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley?
Employee Benefits: Health Insurance (agency pays all but $15.00 per month for employee only), Dental Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee only), Life Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee coverage that’s equal to 1 ½ time annual salary, with employee option to purchase additional coverage for employee and/or spouse, Sick Time (accumulate 8 hours per month with maximum 1045 carryover hours per year), Vacation Time (accumulate 9 to 15 hours per month depending on number of years employed), Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays off per year), Bereavement Leave (up to 3 paid days of bereavement leave), 403-B Retirement (employee contribute 5%-30% of salary and agency match 6%).
Job Description: This position serves as Team Leader and first line supervision to clinical and non-clinical staff within the designated mental health team in overseeing the daily operations of case management and crisis services within the team, ensuring clients are served effectively and efficiently, and in accordance with the agency policies and procedures and Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) rules and laws. Position supervises the substance use disorder services as well, which includes outpatient substance use disorder care. The position will oversee provision of diagnosis, screenings, assessments, referrals, outpatient linkages, individual and group counseling, psychoeducational groups, and case management for adults with substance use disorders in Brazos Valley. This position also provides daytime (M-F, 8-5) emergency services/response, information, referral, and intake services, as well as diagnostician services to both adults and children in Brazos County who have behavioral health disorders to determine if individuals meet HHS eligibility criteria for ongoing MH services. Additionally, this position provides cognitive behavioral therapy to individuals meeting criteria for these services. Staff shall serve as Supervisor On Call on a rotational basis, being available for consultation to MCOT staff, ensuring crisis coverage and approving contract psychiatric bed utilization.
Education: Master’s Degree and licensed as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW; LCDC preferred, LPC-A acceptable with appropriate experience.
Experience: Should have considerable experience, knowledge, and training in the area of severe mental illness as well as substance use disorder care.
Hours of Work: Generally, Monday—Friday; 8am-5pm, adjustment in work hours may be warranted to meet the needs of the program. Serves as Supervisor on call for crisis supervision after hours, on a rotational basis.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Texas driver’s license & must be insurable by Agency’s insurance.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting under 15lbs., moderate carrying 15-44lbs., simple grasping, walking, sitting, operating motor vehicle, operating motor vehicle, operating office equipment, ability to see and hear (with aid), ability to read, write, and count, ability to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to work closely with others.
Facility: Brazos County, TX.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,495.00 - $89,421.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $79,495 - $89,421