Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts

PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC. seeks an LPHA to provide clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in outpatient services, with telehealth options as needed.

The LPHA collaborates with the treatment team to authorize medical necessity, monitor progress, and update plans. Requires a Master’s degree and Texas licensure, with driving privileges and eligible trainings completed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited program.
• At least 1 year of experience in mental health counseling.
• Licensed in the state of Texas.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and transportation access required.
• Clear background check and TB test prior to employment.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Completion of mandatory trainings as provided by policy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with medical professionals to evaluate clients’ needs.
• Refer clients to community resources to meet needs.
• Counsel clients to overcome dependencies and adjust to life.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress per treatment plan.
• Modify treatment plans as client status changes.
• Organize support groups and train staff when needed.
• Provide EAP counseling to staff and referrals from partners.

Skills

Counseling

Active listening

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Critical thinking

Social perceptiveness

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google applications

Zoom

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Applications

Zoom

Job description

Practitioner of Healing Arts (LPHA)

Job Summary

Provides individuals, families, and groups with the support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. The LPHA is responsible for performing clinical activities such as independent assessments, treatment plans, andother treatment documents as directed by the treatment plan of the client’s identified need(s). This position interfaceswith the treatment team for outpatient services and authorizes the medical necessity of services as indicated. TheLPHA may provide monitoring, clinical supervision, and training staff as certain clinical sites. This role consists of creating and managing provider care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical need(s) of the client.

General Accountabilities

Collaborates with medical professionals to evaluate clients’ medical or physical conditions and to assess client needs.
Refers clients to community resources to ensure all client’s needs are met.
Report any suspected child abuse cases and takes authorized protective action when necessary.
Counsel clients to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Modifies client treatment plans to comply with any changes in status.
Organizes support groups or counsel family members to help them understand, deal with, and support the client.
Attends and participates in staff development programs, department related conferences and administrative meetings and trainings when scheduled.
Complete and maintain documentation according to Pathways Behavioral Health, INC Policy & Procedures, federal and state guidelines.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.*
Provide EAP counseling services to staff and client referrals from MCOs, stakeholders, etc..

Job Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited 4-year program
Experience: At least 1 year experience in the mental health field providing inpatient or outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, and/or adults

Licensure: Must be licensed in the state of Texas
Completes and attests to completion of all mandatory trainings

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of valid Texas Driver’s License Access to reliable transportation
• Proof of valid/current auto insurance Provide copy of state driving record
• Skills

Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions
Cleared TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment) Cleared pre-employment drug screen
Working cellular telephone
Three (3) professional employment references

Excellent verbal and written communication Problem solving
Active listening
Social perceptiveness Critical thinking
Coordination
Leadership & Organization
Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Google Applications, Zoom Meeting, Internet, and other software applications

Work Environment

Primarily community-based position with a portion of office-based activities. Telehealth services can be provided as well.

Work Hours

Contract/PRN
Work hours are set by the clients’ needs, with allowances in scheduling to be available