Counselor/LPHA DC

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Employer Paid)

Dental Insurance (Employer Paid)

Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)

Employee Assistance Program (Employer)

Payroll Direct Deposit

12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K matching 12%

Generous PTO after 3 months

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is seeking a Counselor/LPHA to provide clinical services at the Diversion Center. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and individual/group counseling in coordination with the treatment team.

The role requires a master’s degree and LPHA licensure or candidate status, with one year of case management experience preferred. Alternating 12-hour shifts and a competitive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
• LPHA license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) or licensure candidate.
• One year case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis and substance abuse counseling per community mental health standards.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment at the Diversion Center.
• Develop after-care plans for returning the individual to the community.
• Provide feedback to the treatment team including physicians on behalf of the individual.
• Maintain timely documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of community resources

Psychiatric disorders knowledge

Computer skills

Relibility to travel

Interventions (verbal/physical) per PM

Time management

Clinical documentation

Assessment/diagnostic evaluations

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field

LPHA license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) or licensure candidate

One year case management experience

Job description

Counselor/LPHA DC performs clinical services including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and individual/group counseling. Works closely with RN and other treatment team members to develop the most appropriate strategies for individuals at the crisis treatment center. Counselors may assist with interventions as needed with individuals experiencing challenging behaviors.

EXAMPLE OF WORK PERFORMED

• Perform crisis and substance abuse counseling per community mental health standards.
• Assist in maintaining a therapeutic environment at the Diversion Center.
• Develop an after-care plan for the individual to return to the community.
• Provide feedback to the treatment team including physicians on behalf of the individual.
• Maintain timely documentation.

Education and experience

Position requires a master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or other closely related fields. License required for LPHA – LPC/LCSW/LMFT or licensure candidate.

One year case management experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability and skill to communicate verbally or written with staff, individuals, families, and community agencies.
• Must be knowledgeable of community resources for possible referrals.
• Must have knowledge of psychiatric disorders and best practice models of treatment.
• Must have excellent computer skills and knowledge.
• They must have reliable transportation and be able to travel as needed.
• Intervenes with verbal and physical interventions as required within the guidelines of PMAB.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must have excellent time management skills and organizational skills.
• Must have knowledgeto do clinical documentation.
• Must have assessment/diagnostic evaluations skills.

Position: 316

Hours

Alternating 12 hours shifts 8am-8pm

Salary

Annually $52,566-$65,000 Hourly $25.2721-$31.2500 **Depending on Education/licensure**

Benefits

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year
• Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment

**Certain Requirements Apply**

Department: Diversion Center This is a non-management position This is a full time position.