Full-Time
Behavioral Health Clinician
Nights, Woodlands
Posted on 2/27/2026
Memorial Hermann
10,001+ employees
Integrated health system delivering patient-centered care
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
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- Masters Degree in Social Work and licensure as a clinician or undergoing clinical supervision; or Master’s degree in counseling or related field
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist-Associate (LMFT-A), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Internships considered
- Knowledge of best practices in working with various psychiatric populations
- The ability to work independently
- Proven capability in conducting evaluations to determine the psychosocial and psychiatric needs of adults, children and families
- Demonstrates the ability to complete thorough risk assessments for suicide and homicide
- Effective use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual in diagnosing mental illness
- Demonstrates an ability to recommend the appropriate psychiatric levels of care
- Applies crisis intervention techniques as well as evidenced based counseling techniques with both individuals and family members
- Developed skill set of family systems and effective strategies for engaging the family in the patient’s treatment
- Maintain clinician annual core competencies in HIPAA/Privacy, Cultural Competence, Information Security Awareness, Domestic Violence, Levels of Care, Medications, Substance Use, DSM, Suicide/Homicide Assessments, and Psychiatric Emergencies
- Theoretical knowledge of interviewing, assessment, organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to apply theory into practice of identifying appropriate community resources on assigned caseload and working collaboratively with patients, families, multi-disciplinary team and community agencies to achieve desired patient outcomes; seeking consultation/supervision from team clinical leaders on complex psychiatric and/or medical cases when clinically appropriate
- Knowledge of interpersonal communication and negotiation skills; ability to develop collaborative relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies; good communication skills and the theoretical knowledge of the importance of negotiation skills
- Openness to working with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; being open-minded and adaptable to change; demonstrate the ability to connect patients and families with necessary services, both inside and outside the MHHS network; some knowledge of services available in the local community, particularly services available to patients with limited or non-existent payment resources; demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with clients and other staff
- On the basis of a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment, the BHCII will assess the patient and their psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of current and prior functioning levels, patient’s mental health history, severity of psychiatric symptoms, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope
- Evaluates for self-injurious or harmful behaviors and recommends precautions according to patient acuity
- Consults with BHS medical directors (psychiatrists) and attending physician for case review and medication recommendations
- Provides psychiatric diagnoses and appropriately document clinical criteria and psychiatric symptoms
- Provides counseling and/or treatment to individuals, couples, families, or groups by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship to understand and intervene in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and psychosocial dynamics; and to diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and addictions
- Educates to adults, children and families experiencing emotional disturbances, mental illness or problems related to substance abuse
- Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs
- Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault
- Serves as a resource person and provides crisis counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions
- Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and the community at large
- Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
- Other duties as assigned
Memorial Hermann Health System is a nonprofit, community-owned health system serving the Greater Houston area with more than 260 care delivery sites. It delivers safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through an integrated network that combines clinical expertise with advanced technology. The system differentiates itself through its community ownership, value-driven culture, and broad network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. Its goal is to improve regional health outcomes by providing comprehensive, accessible care and leveraging innovation to personalize treatment.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$5M
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1907
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cadence partnership delivers 24/7 home monitoring, reducing hospitalizations per NEJM studies.
- TMC CDI partnership prototypes clinician innovations starting early 2026.
- Angel Reach hires five PCTs on March 20, 2026, building workforce pipeline.
What critics are saying
- Cadence RPM cannibalizes primary care revenue, slashing in-person visits within 12 months.
- AmplifyMD investment fragments teams, depreciating Cadence contract in 12-24 months.
- New CIO Gandrup-Dupre conflicts with Cadence integration, delaying rollout in 6 months.
What makes Memorial Hermann unique
- Partners with Cadence for AI-enabled RPM targeting hypertension, heart failure, diabetes.
- Appoints Desiree Gandrup-Dupre CIO on April 13, 2026, from Kaiser Permanente.
- Deploys Grace voice bot, Ambience AI, Hellocare for patient monitoring since 2023.
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Memorial Hermann Health System appoints Desiree Gandrup-Dupre, Senior Vice President, Information Systems Division. Desiree Gandrup-Dupre CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Posted Thursday, April 9, 2026 2:47 pm CONTRIBUTED REPORT Memorial Hermann Health System announced March 30 that Desiree Gandrup-Dupre has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective Apr. 13, 2026. In this role, Gandrup-Dupre will join the system's executive leadership team and lead the operational management of the Information System's Division while advancing the implementation of technologies that elevate high-value care delivery. Recognized for her deep expertise in digital strategy and tech-enabled care ecosystems, Gandrup-Dupre brings more than two decades of leadership in transformational health care technology to Memorial Hermann. "We look forward to welcoming Desiree to Memorial Hermann and the executive leadership team," said Alec King, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Memorial Hermann. "Through her leadership, we will further establish our Information Systems Division as an essential partner in enabling technology transformation that supports our patients, physicians and workforce." Gandrup-Dupre joins Memorial Hermann from Kaiser Permanente, where she served as Senior Vice President of Care Delivery and Technology Services, leading large-scale technology transformation initiatives that modernized systems at scale and strengthened integration across care settings. Through her leadership, the system architected an enterprise-wide digital strategy that streamlined patient experiences and improved efficiency for clinical staff. "I am honored to join Memorial Hermann at a time when health care is evolving rapidly," said Gandrup-Dupre. "We have an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate technology transformation that advances care delivery, empowers patients and supports employees." Throughout her career, Gandrup-Dupre has been recognized nationally for her leadership in healthcare technology. She is a five-time CIO 100 Award recipient, a two-time Stevie Award recipient and is a recognized voice at global forums, including Reuters, VIVE, HIMSS and Digital Health Now. Other items that may interest you
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