Licensed Therapist; LPHA; LCSW

• Location 3200 Main St,Houston, TX, 77002,United States
• Base Pay $70,220.00 / Year
• Job Category Direct Care
• Employee Type Full-time
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA)to join our team! Under the general direction of the Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or designated staff, the LPHA performs clinical activities such as independent assessments and service interventions as directed by the treatment plan and/or identified consumer need(s).

This position interfaces with Treatment Teams both inpatient and outpatient and authorizes the medical necessity of services, as indicated. This position is responsible for providing the following services:
Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Assessments, case management and follow-up, and liaison between the agency and the community. YCOT interfaces with other programs in the Agency, law enforcement, and the community.

Your role in action:

The YCOT LPHA performs community-based crisis assessments to determine needed level of care, assess for safety, and formulate diagnosis.

The YCOT LPHA provides crisis counseling and intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms, provide education and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.

The YCOT LPHA collaboratively creates a treatment plan with the consumer to outline treatment goals.

The YCOT LPHA provides case management activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services in accordance with treatment plan goals.

The YCOT LPHA monitors consumer progress with treatment goals and linkage to services.

The YCOT LPHA educatess family members so they may understand the individual’s mental health symptoms, treatment and assist with referring to community resources.

The YCOT LPHA provides information on mental health, the importance of medications and treatment compliance, and other clinical related information to individual, family, community as needed.

The YCOT LPHA completes electronic documentation each work day as outlined in YCOT Operating Guidelines. This documentation becomes part of the medical record for the Agency.

The YCOT LPHA, when interacting with the community and colleagues, follows the key principles of a trauma informed approach (i.e. safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, cultural, historical, and gender issues).

The YCOT LPHA meets divisional and program productivity standards.

The YCOT LPHA performs related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements.

The YCOT LPHA demonstrates ethical conduct in all professional activities.

The YCOT LPHA complies with Agency policies and procedures and YCOT Operating Guidelines.

The YCOT LPHA is available to provide any assistance not listed above to the Agency, Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or staff as requested and required.

What qualifications do you need:

• Master's degree required

Must hold a current license in the State of Texas to include:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Must hold a current license in the State of Texas to include:

  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience:

1-2 years of clinical experience post licensure preferred. Must have strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment. Must have strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills. Written documentation must be clear, concise, and well-constructed. Must…