Master Level Clinician - Urgent Position

At Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center our vision is to empower people, foster hope,
support choice, and celebrate success.

**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR ALL FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE EMPLOYEES**
 

Help us help others:

The Master Level Clinician is a highly responsible service position. The Master Level Clinician 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 a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA).  The Master Level Clinician will report to the Director of Clinical Services or her designee.

You will get to:

• Participates in formulation of the consumer’s treatment (inclusive of assessment of need, treatment planning, admit/discharge planning, and service authorization).
• Monitors consumer progress with treatment goals to determine 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.
• Participates in weekly individual or group supervision
• 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.
• Provides skills training services that address the 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 (ANSA/CANS).
• Position requires some travel to consumer homes or community locations.

Qualifications

You’ll definitely need:

• Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, and educational psychology.
• Associate/Intern Licensure (LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, LMSW working towards LCSW) with or without current clinical supervision.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable under Agency policy.
• Preferred:  Minimum of 6 months clinical experience in the mental health field.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis.
• Preferred: Knowledge about cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on the reduction or elimination of severe and persistent mental illness (if applicable).
• Maintains current Associate/Intern licensure/supervision with appropriate state licensing regulatory board.
• Collaborate with LPHA regarding diagnostic impression based on patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis & treatment.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, well- constructed and grammatically correct.
• Able to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills. Able to execute standard word processing.
• Must be able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

We’ll also want you to:

• Identify gaps in processes and work closely with other departments for process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully and collect relevant information 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and encourage others
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Comfortable working with technology and can easily navigate new technology platforms
• Efficiently move through a to-do list and effectively prioritize and triage competing demands
• Passion for connecting individuals and families with excellent care
• Can successfully work remote
• Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to handle sometimes difficult situations.
• Provide exemplary customer service and care to your team.
• Work autonomously to complete assignments. 
• Work cooperatively with others and be punctual and consistent in attendance because your people will rely on you!

We’re excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan, with option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar for up to 8% of your salary. You are vested after 3 years of service.
• 403(b)/457 retirement plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings. 
• Supervision by Board Approved Supervisors
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you’re under the weather.
• Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.

We can pay you:

$50,000 - $55,000 commensurate on experience and benefits plus good karma for doing good in the world.