Crisis Counseling Specialist (LPHA) | Make an Impact

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

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.