Laredo, Tx. Contracted Licensed Clinician (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) MSW,

AOC Outreach Services   

Contracted Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Mission Statement

AOC Outreach Services' mission is to provide special needs children and adults, and their families, the opportunity to succeed with our innovative and effective programs. We strive to provide the best quality mental health services in an effort for individuals to become self-empowering and develop strengths to live a healthy and productive life.

Our Vision

AOC Outreach Services strives to provide life-changing services to the community of Texas. We will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit to extend the pool of mental health resources while eradicating the negative stigma behind mental health.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Licensed Clinician (LPC, LCSW)
As the clinician, you write the script for each QMHP-CS. The clinician will supervise QMHPs to ensure they are on the right track in each client's case with services. The clinician is very important here at AOC Outreach Services. The following are the roles and responsibilities:

• Supervising QMHP groups, alternating groups bi-weekly with supervision forms submitted with 48 hours
• Staff and sign 90- day documentation for QMHP client caseloads (Quarterlies and ISPs)
  ● Approving CANS every 90 days in CMBHS and completing discharge CANS
        *Completed & Approved within 48 hours
  ● Conducting QMHP-CS Clinical Supervision of alternating groups weekly
        *Supervision notes turned into Lauris ERM for review by the Clinical Director within 48 hours
  ● Updating work calendar with available times weekly per QMHP-CS Clinical Supervision
  ● Reviewing and approving 90-day documentation for QMHPs in Lauris ERM:
         * Quarterly Form
         *ISP Form
  ● Communicating with Clinical Director and Director of Operations weekly to discuss updates
  ● Once-a-month Clinician overview meetings
  ● Reviewing and Approving Lauris Documentations within the required time of 48 hours

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The incumbent in this position does not have supervisory responsibility. However, he or she may be expected to provide leadership and instruction to volunteers and/or less experienced staff.

SERVICE VALUES

All employees are expected to provide the very highest level of service to clients and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

● Additional requirements include:

1. Knowledge of electronic medical records +
2. Knowledge of community and community resources 
3. Ability to pass background check 
4. Valid Texas State Driver’s License 
5. TB Clearance
6. CANS 1.0 Assessment (3-6 and 6-17) 
7. CPR Certified
8. Texas Health and Human Services Trainings:
   1.  Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood (PAYA) 
   2.  Barkley’s Defiant Child/Defiant Teen
   3.  Social Skills and Aggression Replacement Techniques (START)
   4.  Seeking Safety
   5.  Nurturing Parenting Program - Tertiary Treatment Protocols
   6. Wraparound Planning Process 
9. Trauma-Informed Care
10. Flexibility to work overtime, holidays and weekends
11.  Local travel is required.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have/be:

● Bilingual capacity with ability to provide services in English and/or Spanish

● Working knowledge of state and agency policies and procedures

● An active license from the state Texas Board of Behavioral Sciences.

● Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma-informed care framework.

● Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations (chronic health conditions, mental health and substance use) with emphasis on children and adolescents.

● Strong clerical/administrative skills, including personal computer skills (Microsoft Office software).

● Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures.

● Demonstrated oral/written skills in Spanish and English.

● Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent and sensitive manner.

EDUCATION:

Must have completed a Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology. One of the following licenses is required (must be fully licensed to practice independently without supervision):

● Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

● Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

● Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)