Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Austin Anxiety and Trauma Specialists; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Mental Health Therapist in a thriving clinic dedicated to therapeutic excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives through diagnostic assessments and customized treatment plans. With responsibilities that include crisis intervention and ongoing patient follow-up, you will play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience and a current LMHC license, along with strong communication and analytical skills. Embrace this chance to advance your career in the mental health field while working in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical experience in mental health required.
• Current LMHC license is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement therapy plans with specific goals for patients.
• Monitor patient situations and provide necessary follow-up care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Virtual technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Gmail

Zoom

Electronic EHR

Job description

Must be a Texas resident and have a Texas Mental Health License. We are actively seeking a compassionate Mental Health Therapist for our clinic who is committed to therapeutic excellence for our patients. You will be responsible for doing diagnostic assessments, making customized treatment plans with goals and objectives, providing crisis intervention as needed, and following up with patients to ensure they are receiving appropriate ongoing care. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of clinical experience working with mental health patients as well as a current LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) license. Apply today if you’re excited about this opportunity to advance your career in the mental health field.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop specific therapy plans with goals and objectives for individual patients
2. Refer patients and family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary
3. Monitor each patient situation on a frequent basis and offer the appropriate follow-up care
4. Assess patients’ mental condition based on review of medical information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other staff members
5. Assist with intervention for patients when a crisis occurs
6. Provide high-quality therapy to individuals on a mostly weekly basis
7. Reassess patient situations and provide appropriate follow-up care based on their current needs
8. Maintain proper notes and documentation
9. Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems
10. Create a safe space for clients to come to where they feel seen and heard
11. Evaluate the client's mental condition based on the review of client information and develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
12. Build a trusting relationship and rapport with clients
13. Offer resources and referrals when needed and necessary

Qualifications:

1. Must have 1-3 years of mental health experience in a clinical setting
2. Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and great communication and interpersonal skills
3. This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in a field such as counseling or social work; we prefer a master’s degree
4. Requires CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications
5. Current and unrestricted state license as an LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) or equivalent
6. Training and/or experience in treating anxiety and trauma-related disorders
7. EMDR training preferred
8. Must be a licensed LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist
9. Must be licensed in TX
10. Must be comfortable working remotely
11. Must be proficient in virtual technology Ex: Gmail, Zoom, electronic EHR, etc.

Compensation:

$56,000 - $81,000 yearly