Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Midland, TX seeks a licensed counseling professional to provide individual, family, and group therapy within a collaborative care model.

Responsibilities include supervision of mental health fellows, documentation, and development of behavioral health plans with primary care partners. Requires a Master’s degree and active licensure with ongoing pursuit of LCSW/LMFT as applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent with active licensure goals toward LCSW/LMFT.
• Eligibility to pursue LCSW, LMSW, or LMFT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy per collaborative care protocols.
• Oversee and mentor assigned mental health fellows through weekly supervision and case reviews.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to develop behavioral health care plans.
• Participate in case conferences, faculty development, and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and fellow/practicum training sessions.
• Monitor and support fellow/practicum compliance with licensing board requirements.

Skills

Counseling

Mentoring

Documentation

Collaboration with PCP

Quality Improvement

Education

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

Job description

Position Description

Provides individual, family, and group counseling services to patients to address various mental health and wellness-related issues. Conducts assessments and helps patients to problem-solve areas of need. Helps to develop coping strategies and action-based goals and objectives for patients. May specialize in a particular area of counseling.

Position Description

Provides individual, family, and group counseling services to patients to address various mental health and wellness-related issues. Conducts assessments and helps patients to problem-solve areas of need. Helps to develop coping strategies and action-based goals and objectives for patients. May specialize in a particular area of counseling.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with collaborative care protocols.
• Oversee and mentor assigned mental health fellows through weekly supervision and case reviews.
• Maintain timely, complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to develop and implement behavioral health care plans.
• Participate in case conferences, faculty development, and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and fellow/practicum training sessions.
• Monitor and support fellow/practicum compliance with institutional and licensing board requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field. 3 years of related experience Licenses/Certificates: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC - A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) must be working towards LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A), Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

Preferred Qualifications

Documented completion of a 40-clock-hour LPC Supervisor training course that complies with 22 TAC

• 681.147 (covering supervision models, ethical/legal issues, BHEC rules, evaluation, and diversity).

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.