Behavioral Health Clinician, Nights - Woodlands

Memorial Hermann

Houston, Texas, United States
Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments
Perform suicide and homicide risk evaluations
Apply dsm diagnostic criteria for mental illness
The role involves providing gold standard care through a multidisciplinary team to support patients with chronic or urgent mental health needs

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing gold standard care through a multidisciplinary team to support patients with chronic or urgent mental health needs.
  • Clinicians are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations, diagnosing mental illnesses using the DSM, and recommending appropriate levels of care.
  • The position requires maintaining annual core competencies in areas such as HIPAA, domestic violence, substance use, and psychiatric emergencies.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing gold standard care through a multidisciplinary team to support patients with chronic or urgent mental health needs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments
  • Perform suicide and homicide risk evaluations
  • Apply DSM diagnostic criteria for mental illness
  • Implement crisis intervention techniques
  • Develop family systems treatment strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams
  • Connect patients to community resources
  • Demonstrate cultural competence and adaptability
  • Work independently in fast-paced environments
  • Mentor less experienced staff members

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling
  • Active LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-S, LMFT-A, or LMFT license
  • Five years preferred psychiatric or healthcare field experience
  • Knowledge of best practices for various psychiatric populations

Work Rights

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