Laredo Behavioral Health Therapist(LPC-A/LMSW)

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AOC Outreach Services seeks compassionate LPC-A and LMSW therapists to join our outpatient behavioral health team. You will provide individual, family, and child therapy in office/outpatient and in-home settings.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and utilizes evidence-based approaches such as CBT, play therapy, and trauma-informed therapy to support client growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, and current LPC-A licensure in the applicable state.
• Master's degree in Social Work with current LMSW licensure in the applicable state.
• Eligible for clinical supervision toward independent licensure as required by state regulations.
• Experience with children, adolescents, families, or behavioral health populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or child therapy in outpatient and in-home settings.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate play therapy and counseling activities.
• Apply CBT, trauma-informed, and other evidence-based interventions to address mental health concerns.
• Provide family therapy to improve communication, relationships, and parenting skills.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Establish measurable treatment goals and monitor client progress.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; document progress and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with parents, schools, physicians, case managers, and other team members.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Rapport building

Home-based services

Travel to client homes

Bilingual/multilingual

Clinical writing

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

AOC Outreach Services

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 skilledLPC-A and LMSW therapists to join our outpatient behavioral health team. This position provides individual, family, and child-focused therapy in bothoffice/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 appropriateplay therapy and therapeutic activitiesfor children.
• UtilizeCognitive 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.
• CurrentLPC-Associate/LPC-Alicense 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.
• CurrentLMSWlicense 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.