Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC or LCSW)

Community Hospital Corporation; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTMC seeks an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join its new outpatient behavioral health clinic. The provider will educate staff on referrals, perform screenings and assessments, and deliver individual, couples, and family therapy in clinic and via telemedicine.

The role includes documenting in the EMR, staying current with licensure, and collaborating with primary care to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and Texas licensure (LPC or LCSW) are required.
• One year of short-term, evidence-based counseling experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral/mental health screenings, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy, including telemedicine.
• Maintain timely progress notes in the patient EMR.
• Offer crisis intervention and clinical consultation as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to additional services and resources.
• Educate staff on referral criteria for the clinic.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Interviewing skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Cultural competence

Crisis management

Community resources knowledge

Independence

Confidentiality

EMR experience

General computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field

Texas Licensure: LPC or LCSW

Clinical counseling experience

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide services in NTMC's new outpatient behavioral health clinic. Provider will assist the director in educating staff on when and how to make referrals to the clinic. The position provides a range of psychological screening/ assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals, couples, groups and/or families in the outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, ongoing individual and/or group therapy, related documentation and community referrals as indicated. NTMC is excited to add this new service line and anticipates it to grow quickly over the next year, as the community learns of this available service.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide behavioral/mental health screenings, initial assessments and treatment plans for patients referred from other RHC clinicians, and the community at large.
• Provides clinical therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults and families, including individual, couple and family therapy, in person as well as via telemedicine visits.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes and other documentation required for the patient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provides both routine consultation and emergency psychological first aid and assistance in the outpatient clinics when crisis situations arise.
• Assumes responsibility for remaining current in job-related knowledge and skills and continuing education and licensure requirements.
• Maintains a current state license.
• Participate in quality initiatives and utilization review activities as requested.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the primary care providers to improve health outcomes.
• Facilitate referrals to other services (e.g., substance abuse treatment, specialty care, and community resources) as needed.
• Provides training to other clinicians, as needed, on psychological and emotional symptom identification, initial screenings and referrals to behavioral health services.
• Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.

BASIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
• Strong ability to translate assessment information into a treatment plan
• Demonstrated success in working with a culturally diverse patient population and community
• Demonstrated ability in managing stress and crisis situations
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal community resources available to patients
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentialityExperience working in an electronic health record or willingness and ability to learn
• Basic computer skills including experience with Word, Excel and/or Google products and ability to touch type on a keyboard.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling or other behavioral health related field.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Licensed in Texas)
• OR
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Licensed in Texas)
• One year of experience providing short-term, evidence-based counseling in a clinic, hospital, community agency or private practice, preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual – Spanish is a plus (oral & written)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.