Licensed Mental Health Clinician - First Responders - Behavioral Health Services

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Provides clinical support for the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM Team). Assist with services and supports for the team.

Provides counseling services to law enforcement/ first responders to improve personal, interpersonal, and occupational functioning. Seeks consultation as needed.

Adhere to professional standards in provision of services. Responsible for obtaining/reviewing records, conducting clinical interviews, providing services, seeking consultation as needed and preparing reports as needed.

Collects data and completes reports to assist with outcome measurement and quality improvement efforts.

Demonstrates adherence to ethical practice, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and applicable laws and regulations.

Provides training to other county departments, the community and stakeholders as needed and within the scope of expertise.

Participates in departmental, community, and county team meetings and works collaboratively with other first responder stakeholders as required to build partnerships.

• Assists to develop and review existing programs and makes recommendations for modifications/improvements.
• Ensures all services and documentation are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs duties assigned in the BHS Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Responsible for adhering to Fort Bend County and BHS Program Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures.
• Supports the effective and efficient functioning of BHS Operations by performing other duties as assigned.

Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or behavioral related field.

2 years job related experience providing clinical services to individuals with mental illness and/or other behavioral health disorders.

• Experience as a first responder and/or providing clinical services to first responders preferred.
• Experience working with Military Personnel and Veterans may be considered.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis and counseling techniques appropriate to first responders.
• Strong computer, management, and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with the public, other county employees, and elected officials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to complete assignments within tight deadlines.

Current, unrestricted Texas clinical license appropriate to the professional discipline such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist. A Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) in the state of Texas may be considered with required experience, licensure and background.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $36.49 - $45.62 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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