Behavioral Health Therapist

Texas Native Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Native Health seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver culturally competent clinical services, including diagnostic evaluations and therapy for individuals, couples, and families. The role involves counseling, information/referral services, and coordinating supportive services to address psychosocial aspects of client situations.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, documentation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team while

Qualifications

• Licensed in Texas as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Master's degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related field.
• Two years of full-time direct clinical work experience in an appropriate treatment field.
• Must successfully complete the provider credentialing process per National Accreditation requirements.
• Experience with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan and implement treatments for children, adults, and families.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records and reports.
• Input progress notes into electronic health records.
• Provide case management referrals and crisis coordination.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on assessments and treatment plans.
• Participate in QA/QI activities within the Department.
• Conduct crisis intervention and emotional stabilization as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical diagnostic assessment

Two years clinical experience

Education

Master's degree in counseling / MFT / social work

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide culturally competent clinical services including diagnostic evaluations and therapy, which are consistent with accepted standards of clinical practice, and/or case management services for individuals, couples, and families. Primary function is to provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, families, or groups; providing information and referral services; providing or arranging for the provision of supportive and community services; and addressing the psychosocial aspects of the situations of individuals and families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide Assessment, Diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment interventions for children, adults, and family systems who are managing mental illness.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports, including but not limited to intake, biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plan, treatment summaries, etc.
• Input progress notes and information related to patient treatment using an electronic patient management/health record system.
• Act as client advocate and provide case management referral and assistance to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis situations.
• Collaborate with other providers in a multi-disciplinary approach to perform clinical assessments and assist in implementing treatment plans.
• Participate constructively in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities within the Department, such as peer review, case conferencing, clinical benchmarking, and QI studies.
• Conduct crisis intervention and emotional stabilization for clients seen in other departments as needed.
• Compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position.
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Master's degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related field.
• Two years of full-time direct clinical work experience in an appropriate treatment field (child abuse, mental health, victim counseling, and/or substance abuse) indicating full competency in clinical diagnostic assessment skills, and in developing and reviewing individualized treatment plans.
• Must successfully complete the provider credentialing process in accordance with National Accreditation requirements.
• Experience with electronic health record systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
• Training in de-escalation techniques such as NCI

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:EXEMPT