Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Lubbock

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide counseling services to patients and students. The role includes triage, assessment, brief interventions, and care coordination with local providers to support resources for students and families.

The position emphasizes evidence-based group interventions with children and adolescents, development of treatment plans, adherence to ethical standards, and collaboration with clinical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Licenses/Certificates: LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW (must be working toward LCSW), LMFT, LMFT-A, LPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, assessment, and brief clinical intervention services to children and their families.
• Provide care coordination and work with local providers to identify appropriate resources for students.
• Support continuity of care by working with families and providers.
• Assist in managing day-to-day administrative operations of health promotion services.
• Lead weekly evidence-based group psychology interventions with child/adolescent patients and caregivers.

Skills

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

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

Job description

Introduction

TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Provides individual, family, and group counseling services topatients to address various mental health and wellness-relatedissues. Conducts assessments and helps patients to problem-solveareas of need. Helps to develop coping strategies and action-basedgoals and objectives for patients. May specialize in a particulararea of counseling.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide triage, assessment, and brief clinical interventionservices to children and their families.
• Provide care coordination and work with local providers to helpidentify the most appropriate resources for students.
• Work with families and providers to support continuity ofcare.
• Assist in managing the day-to-day administrative operations ofhealth promotion services.
• Consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team ofproviders.
• Administer and interpret assessments and measures.
• Lead weekly evidence-based group psychological interventionswith child/adolescent patients (and their caregivers) virtually(and possibly in person).
• Develop treatment plans following established standards,consistent with assessment, and in conjunction with patients andfamily, to include goals, intervention, necessary support, orreferral services.
• Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g.,suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriatereferrals as needed.
• Maintain communication (verbal and written) with caregivers,school personnel, primary care providers, etc.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of assessments,interventions, recommendations, and discharge plans.
• Adhere to ethical and legal requirements.
• Maintain communication with the clinical supervisor.
• Update monthly productivity reports.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiencythrough continuing education, supervision, staff meetings,workshops, and serving on special committees.
• Follow the department's policies and procedures.

Occasional Duties

• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Post Master's Degree: Experience working with school-agedchildren.
• Post Master's Degree: Experience in triage and clinicalintervention services for children.
• Post Master's Degree: Experience working in a clinicalsetting.
• Post Master's Degree: Experience working in telehealth.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers 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 teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

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

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

$66,300

Pay Grade Maximum

$69,615

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

Yes

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.