109 Counselor/LPHA

West Texas Centers MHMR; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas Centers MHMR in Texas seeks a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) for its Mental Health Division. The LPHA will conduct diagnostic assessments, deliver individual, family, and group counseling, and provide clinical support services. Responsibilities include developing treatment recommendations and participating in crisis consultations. Required qualifications include a valid Texas license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist, alongside strong clinical skills and experience in telehealth. The role is based on-site with flexibility needed to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas license in a relevant mental health field.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills are required.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic assessments and eligibility determinations.
• Develop treatment recommendations based on assessments.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT.
• Complete timely clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provide consultation to clinical staff.
• Participate in crisis consultation rotation.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention experience

Telehealth services

Education

Unrestricted Texas license as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA)

West Texas Centers is seeking a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) to join our Mental Health Division.

Locations

Positions may be based in: McCamey, Monahans, Pecos, Post, Seminole, Snyder, Sweetwater, or Winters.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Flexibility is expected to meet client and program needs.

Salary: $70,000

Position Summary

The LPHA provides diagnostic assessments, eligibility determinations, counseling services, crisis consultation, and clinical support services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health concerns.

Depending on assignment, the position may focus on:

• intake and assessment services
• counseling services
• a combination of both

Clinicians work onsite from their assigned clinic and may remotely connect to other clinic locations to provide behavioral health services through telehealth platforms.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic assessments and eligibility determinations
• Develop treatment recommendations
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT
• Complete timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Provide consultation and support to clinical staff
• Participate in crisis consultation rotation

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Texas license as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Valid Texas Driver's License and insurable driving record

Preferred Skills

• Experience with community mental health services
• Experience working with adults, children, and adolescents
• Experience with crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
• Experience providing telehealth services