Harris County (Tx) Houston , TX 77020
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Description
Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Clinical Counselor Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical and administrative supervision of Clinical Counselors, Case Managers and Interns, and support the Maternal Mental Health Program by providing direct mental health services such as individual and/or group counseling sessions. This program intends to expand mental health resource navigation by providing access to comprehensive mental health services to individuals navigating the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood from pre-conception to postpartum periods. The Clinical Counselor Supervisor is accountable for ensuring delivery of exceptional services that are focused on the client's needs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assess for participant's needs by reviewing and collaborating with Case Managers and Interns on mental health screenings and needs identification to address physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
Engage with clients and their supportive networks including but not limited to healthcare providers to achieve progress towards care plan goals
Reviewing psychosocial assessments in collaboration with counselors and case managers to formulate treatment plans as needed.
Review and assist in tracking key performance measures for the program and assist in collaboration with project coordinator that progress of metrics are being met by staff.
Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions when needed with program participants and maintain care plan progress of each participant
Evaluate and record clients' overall program progress, including assessments, home visits, progress notes, referrals, follow-up interactions in the EMR and initiate community mental health referrals
Build and maintain trusted relationships with program participants, partners, stakeholders, and administrators
Communicate participant information and needs with the program manager, coordinator, case manager, and any relevant staff as needed.
Conducts outreach activities to inform community groups/agencies about Maternal Mental Health Program services.
Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience providing direct mental health services
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) , Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Valid Driver's License and auto insurance(Texas upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintain necessary licenser and certifications required to practice in the State of Texas.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to work well with public and staff members
Core Competencies
Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
Must be a Systems-level thinker
Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change
Leading Change
Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
Recovers quickly from setbacks
Leading People
Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
Building Coalitions
Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Communication
Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program
NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Grant-Funded
Monday
Friday | 8 am
5 pm
Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment with occasional visits needed to private residential homes, clinics, and other community organizations.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
Work Location:
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Harris County (Tx)