MyCHN is a nonprofit organization providing Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services to communities in the South Houston and Gulf Coast area. We were founded in 2008 with one provider, three exam rooms and a big dream. Today, we have over 100 providers and more than 15 locations. MyCHN’s mission is to “provide quality care that uplifts, supports, and shapes healthy communities while addressing financial and social barriers”.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the provision of behavioral healthcare for clients of all ages. The position collaborates with primary healthcare providers, specialists, psychiatrists, chemical dependency programs and providers, other healthcare professionals, and community resources. This position will provide screenings, assessments, treatments, individual and group therapy. The IOP Group Therapist is committed to ensuring a positive patient experience and will work with the patient to establish measurable outcomes reflecting the patient’s desired goals. Position follows patient

centered medical home (PCMH) guidelines and principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate group therapy sessions for teens ages 12-17 enrolled in the IOP Program.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for group participants.
• Develop and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of the group using the Seeking Safety Curriculum.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to ensure coordinated care.
• Document and maintain accurate records of group sessions, including progress notes and treatment plans.
• Assess and address participants’ individual needs within the context of group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring safety and wellbeing of participants.
• Provide support and direction to the IOP Practicum intern.
• Assist with patient recruitment and retention efforts, including outreach to prospective patients and their families.
• Provide feedback to parents or caregivers regarding their child’s progress in the program.
• Provides individual, marital, couples, group, and crisis intervention counseling to patients for five hours per week, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with specific days to be determined.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Possess a current Master’s level license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
• Possess a current Master’s level license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Must possess a current and independent Medicaid/Medicare eligible license.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with working with diverse populations
• Experience facilitating IOP Groups
• Experience working with children and adolescents

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher

Supervision Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific frequently vision abilities required by this job include:
• Close vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 2 (MODERATE)
• Noise Level: Moderate