Job Description

The Health Care for the Homeless Program at Harris Health System began in 1988. It provides persons experiencing homelessness with health­care, dental care, and mental health services. Each clinic location offers services such as healthcare visits for diabetes, high blood pres­sure, or other health related illnesses. The clinics offer immunizations, yearly physicals, HIV/Hepatitis C testing and other blood tests. At each location, a person experiencing home­lessness may find help from social workers or case managers who can assist with transpor­tation, employment, housing, identification and mental health services.

 

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

Job Summary
Position responsible for participating in the coordination of all systems / services required for an organized, multidisciplinary team approach and assures quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population

Healthcare for the homeless is seeking a clinic therapist to support the team in:

 

1. Assistance with, and follow-up of, patients in a specifically designated area, serving specific population,

under supervisory guidance.

2. Completes assessment and re-assessments pursuant to identified needs.

3. Provides therapeutic intervention that promotes health goals and/or continuity of care.

4. Provides follow-up and service planning.

5. Documents consistent with HCHD/Departmental standards.

6. Participates in intra-departmental committee work, team conferences, etc., as assigned.

7. Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation in the medical record, departmental records, and

computer.

8. Participates in data collection and research activities related to assigned areas.

9. Assists in transportation arrangements / issues of clients.

10. Assists with information and referral services.

11. Identifies and reports quality assurance issues.

12. Participates in staff meetings and self-directed work teams and other department initiatives for

departmental improvement.

13. Actively participates in training and development as recommended by Director.

14. Adheres to guidelines and requirements set forth by HRSA Ryan White.

15. Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work with Clinical Licensure.
Bachelors of a Accredited Program

Licenses & Certification:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or other License Clinical Counseling Certification; Texas State Board Certification

Work Experience:
One (1) Year Work Experience in Case Management, Quality Management, or Discharge Planning preferred.
Two (2) Years Work Experience of social work/therapist experience in a mental health setting is required

Management Experience:
One (1) Year of Management Experience of leadership experience preferred.

Communication Skills:
Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact), Writing/ Correspondence

Language:
Bilingual Skills; Spanish  preferred

Proficiencies:
MS Word, MS Outlook, P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical

Work Schedule: Flexible

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