Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.

• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.

• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.

• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.

• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical and administrative supervision and for engaging with participants and families by delivering direct mental health services, including individual and/or group counseling sessions, group-based workshops, and case management. The Maternal and Child Health Program intends to expand mental health resource navigation by providing access to comprehensive mental health services for individuals and families navigating the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood from pre-conception through the postpartum period. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is accountable for ensuring the delivery of equitable, client-centered services consistent with professional standards and scope of practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized mental health treatment plans addressing participants' emotional, psychological, and social needs within the Maternal and Child Health Program.
• Provide evidence-based individual and family psychotherapy to program participants, ensuring culturally responsive, client-centered care.
• Provide clinical services consistent with professional standards and scope of practice to ensure appropriate referrals and case management.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups, psychoeducational sessions, and workshops supporting maternal mental health and family functioning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation for all services, participant interactions, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support case consultation, continuity of care, and quality improvement activities.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including evenings and weekends.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment with occasional visits needed to private residential homes, clinics, and other community organizations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.