Master Level Clinician

About the Role

Join The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Master Level Clinician (MLC). Under the general direction of the Practice Manager or designee, this role performs clinical activities such as independent assessments and service interventions as directed by the treatment plan and/or identified consumer need(s) under the clinical supervision of an LPHA. This position interfaces with Treatment teams, both inpatient and outpatient, and authorizes the medical necessity of services as indicated. Travel to or transport consumers to homes or other field locations may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the formulation of the consumer’s treatment plan, including assessment of needs, treatment planning, admit/discharge planning, and service authorization.
• Monitors consumer progress with treatment goals to determine the effectiveness of interventions.
• Performs clinical assessments to evaluate the individual’s priority population diagnostic eligibility and treatment needs.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on the reduction or elimination of symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness and increasing the individual’s ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Provides crisis intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.
• Provides training on the nature of mental illness, the importance of medications, and other medication-related information using the TIMA curricula and other designated trainings.
• Provides skills training services that address severe and persistent mental illness and symptom-related problems that interfere with the individual’s functioning.
• Performs activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.
• Responsible for reviewing and authorizing treatment/services based on medical necessity.
• Ensures all services provided meet eligibility criteria and are authorized in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Meets divisional productivity standards.
• Performs related work as assigned, adapts to changing work requirements, and complies with Center policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Advocates for consumers to ensure that needs are met both within The Harris Center system and in the community.
• Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities.
• Completes reporting/training as designated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• LPC-A, LMFT-A, or LMSW in the state of TX.
• 6 months clinical experience.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features, and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis.
• Knowledge about cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on the reduction or elimination of severe and persistent mental illness (if applicable).
• Maintains current Intern licensure/supervision with the appropriate state licensing regulatory board.
• Strong diagnostic skills, with the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental, and related issues to formulate a proper diagnosis & treatment.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average.
• Written documentation is clear, concise, and well-constructed.
• Knowledge of safer suicide care practices and evidence-based interventions is a strong plus.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Able to execute standard word processing software on the computer.

This posting is associated with position #8665.

This position will be located at 1200 Baker Street, Houston, TX 77002.