Behavioral Health Specialist (LPC-A/LMSW)

AOC Outreach Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AOC Outreach Services is seeking compassionate LPC-A and LMSW therapists to join our outpatient behavioral health team. The role involves providing individual, family, and child therapy in both office/outpatient and in-home settings, with developmentally appropriate approaches including play therapy and CBT.

The position supports working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, emphasizing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and collaboration with caregivers and schools.

Qualifications

• Masters in Counseling or related field and current LPC-A license.
• Masters in Social Work and LMSW license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or child therapy in outpatient and in-home settings.
• Utilize play therapy and CBT to address emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Provide trauma-informed, family-focused therapy and parent coaching.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and treatment records.
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and other providers as part of the treatment team.

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport with clients

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Masters in Counseling

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) / Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Mission Statement

AOC Outreach Services mission is to provide special needs children and

adults, and their families, the opportunity to succeed with our innovative and

effective programs. We strive to provide the best quality mental health services in

an effort for individuals to become self-empowering and develop strengths to live a

healthy and productive life.

Our Vision

AOC Outreach Services strives to provide life changing services to the

community of Texas. We will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit to extend the

pool of mental health resources while eradicating the negative stigma behind

mental health.

Position Summary

We are seeking compassionate, motivated, and clinically skilled LPC-A and LMSW therapists to join our outpatient behavioral health team. This position provides individual, family, and child-focused therapy in both office/outpatient and in-home settings.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and is comfortable utilizing a variety of evidence-based and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches. Services may include play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, trauma-informed therapy, behavioral interventions, and supportive counseling.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or child therapy in outpatient and in-home settings.
• Provide developmentally appropriate play therapy and therapeutic activities for children.
• Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based interventions to address emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Provide family therapy focused on improving communication, relationships, parenting skills, and family functioning.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Establish measurable treatment goals and monitor client progress.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered services.
• Address concerns including anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, trauma, grief, adjustment concerns, family conflict, and other mental health needs.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, physicians, case managers, and other members of the client's treatment team when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain professional and ethical boundaries in accordance with applicable licensing requirements and organizational policies.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable HIPAA and state/federal regulations.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention within the scope of training, licensure, and organizational protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Clinical Approaches May Include

• Play Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Focused CBT
• Family Systems/Family Therapy
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Mindfulness-based interventions
• Parenting support and behavioral coaching
• Psychoeducation Clinical approaches

Qualifications/Education

LPC-A:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field from an accredited program.
• Current LPC-Associate/LPC-A license in the applicable state.
• Must be eligible for and/or actively receiving clinical supervision toward independent licensure, as required by state regulations.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, or behavioral health populations preferred.

LMSW:

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program.
• Current LMSW license in the applicable state.
• Clinical supervision toward advanced/independent licensure may be provided or coordinated as applicable.
• Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, or families preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Comfortable providing services in clients' homes and community settings.
• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical writing and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes, if required.
• Bilingual/multilingual skills are a plus.