Staff Clinician, Compass (LCSW/LPC)
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Location: Houston, TX 77006
Description:
Staff or Senior Clinician - Compass Inpatient Unit for Young Adults
This position will provide clinical services to patients and their families on the Compass inpatient unit for young adults at The Menninger Clinic in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This position may also provide clinical services to our adolescent inpatient unit as well depending on census. The Menninger Clinic is a Top Hospital ranked #7 nationally. The Compass program is a subacute voluntary inpatient program with patients and families utilizing a mix of private pay and commercial insurance for a length of stay of approximately three to six weeks. Diagnoses and core issues for population served include mood disorders, suicidality, PTSD, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and some psychotic disorders. The Menninger Clinic is a teaching hospital with a robust culture of learning and training and team-based work. Clinical interventions provided include psychodynamic psychotherapy, mentalization based family therapy, emotion focused family therapy, family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. The role focuses on assessment, individual and family intervention and group work. Average caseload is around 6 primary clinician/family cases, two hours of individual therapy and three to four hours of group work per week. This position will provide direction and oversight for discharge planning to be executed by the case manager. This is an onsite in person salaried position that provides flexibility for personal appointments, etc. In addition to base salary commensurate with years of experience, we offer premium pay for inpatient positions. Trainings and CEUs are often offered through The Menninger Clinic at no cost, as well as CEUs for Grand Rounds through Baylor College of Medicine. For qualified applicants if desired, there are also opportunities to supervise interns and fellows participating in our training programs.
M-F, 8a-5p
Key Functions
Compliance: Able to deliver services in full compliance with The Menninger Clinic (TMC), the individual programs or units, and all accrediting agencies.
Competency: Performs in a manner congruent with best practices demonstrating knowledge of psychopathology, personality theory, psychodynamics and other techniques and modalities as necessary.
Communication and Teamwork: Contributes to the integrated multidisciplinary teams, comprehensive assessment and treatment.
Thinking: Analytical and Innovative
Interpersonal : Inspire trust
Business Knowledge: Demonstrates capacity to learn and utilize current technology to document and maintain records. Must document in EHR in accordance with Menninger policy and procedure.
Required
Education : Completion of an accredited master's degree program in social work or counseling is required
License/Certification Required: Licensed in the state of Texas is required. Clinical supervision may be offered to LMSWs pursuing their LCSW; however full licensure (LCSW/LPC) is preferred. Board approved supervisor status (LCSW-S/LPC-S) is also preferred.
Experience: Two years post-master's clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health field is required. Three to six years preferred.
This position will provide clinical services to patients and their families on the Compass inpatient unit for young adults at The Menninger Clinic in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This position may also provide clinical services to our adolescent inpatient unit as well depending on census. The Menninger Clinic is a Top Hospital ranked #7 nationally. The Compass program is a subacute voluntary inpatient program with patients and families utilizing a mix of private pay and commercial insurance for a length of stay of approximately three to six weeks. Diagnoses and core issues for population served include mood disorders, suicidality, PTSD, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and some psychotic disorders. The Menninger Clinic is a teaching hospital with a robust culture of learning and training and team-based work. Clinical interventions provided include psychodynamic psychotherapy, mentalization based family therapy, emotion focused family therapy, family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. The role focuses on assessment, individual and family intervention and group work. Average caseload is around 6 primary clinician/family cases, two hours of individual therapy and three to four hours of group work per week. This position will provide direction and oversight for discharge planning to be executed by the case manager. This is an onsite in person salaried position that provides flexibility for personal appointments, etc. In addition to base salary commensurate with years of experience, we offer premium pay for inpatient positions. Trainings and CEUs are often offered through The Menninger Clinic at no cost, as well as CEUs for Grand Rounds through Baylor College of Medicine. For qualified applicants if desired, there are also opportunities to supervise interns and fellows participating in our training programs.
M-F, 8a-5p
Key Functions
Compliance: Able to deliver services in full compliance with The Menninger Clinic (TMC), the individual programs or units, and all accrediting agencies.
- Maintain professional license and certifications including completion of all annual education and training requirements.
- Complete comprehensive documentation and billing as required by accrediting and re-imbursement entities in a timely fashion and adhering to all formal and informal deadlines.
Competency: Performs in a manner congruent with best practices demonstrating knowledge of psychopathology, personality theory, psychodynamics and other techniques and modalities as necessary.
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Development of Differential Diagnoses and Diagnostic Formulations
- Family Work and Safety Planning
- Group Psychotherapy
- Individual Therapy
- Discharge and Aftercare Planning in collaboration with Case Manager
- Engage in ongoing professional development through in-service training, workshops, grand rounds, professional committee involvement, and other educational activities.
Communication and Teamwork: Contributes to the integrated multidisciplinary teams, comprehensive assessment and treatment.
- Provides feed-back, psycho-education, and support to multi-levels of the patient system.
- Facilitates continuity of care with future providers, community stakeholders, and referrers.
Thinking: Analytical and Innovative
- Gather relevant information systematically; make sound decisions; Scans own knowledge and experience base to determine potential solutions.
- Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options. Notice current processes needing improvement and generate new options using own clinical expertise.
Interpersonal : Inspire trust
- Show consistency among principles, values and behavior; stimulates the confidence and trust of others. Meet commitments and promises. Encourages a high-integrity environment. Models principled and ethical behaviors consistent with professional and organizational values. Willing to raise ethical dilemmas as they arise in the work.
Business Knowledge: Demonstrates capacity to learn and utilize current technology to document and maintain records. Must document in EHR in accordance with Menninger policy and procedure.
Required
Education : Completion of an accredited master's degree program in social work or counseling is required
License/Certification Required: Licensed in the state of Texas is required. Clinical supervision may be offered to LMSWs pursuing their LCSW; however full licensure (LCSW/LPC) is preferred. Board approved supervisor status (LCSW-S/LPC-S) is also preferred.
Experience: Two years post-master's clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health field is required. Three to six years preferred.