Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.

Counselor

• Provide counseling services at multiple site(s) including individual, marital/couples, family, group therapy and psycho-social groups
• Promote interactive communication with Methodist Healthcare Ministries programs, community partners, schools, Wesley Nurses and other agencies
• Develop and refine linkages between programs and community health care facilities and social service providers
• Travel to assigned communities for community development, outreach and periodic regional training
• Determine eligibility, match income with sliding fee scale, and inform clients of fees for sessions
• Develop and maintain cumulative client records and individualized plans of care; use DSM and ICD for assessment and diagnosis
• Develop intervention strategies to meet short-term and long-term treatment goals and apply evidence-based treatment methods
• Make appropriate referrals for case management services and conduct follow-up to ensure service delivery
• Participate in quality assurance activities, analyze program data, and produce reports to inform planning and development
• Plan, coordinate, and implement projects and clinical groups, presentations, and workshops to support mental health access
• Manage administrative aspects of counseling program including case flow, assessments, crisis interventions, supplies, office space, security of records, fee collection and deposits
• Participate in community events and may work evenings and/or weekends as needed; sustain departmental productivity standards

Behavioral Health Counselor