LICENSED PROF COUNSELOR (LPC)

Chambershealth

Mont Belvieu (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A behavioral health organization in Texas is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide mental health assessments and develop treatment plans for clients. This role involves crisis intervention, collaboration with other professionals, and adherence to compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in related fields and a Texas state license, along with strong communication and documentation skills. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required.
Licensed, certified, registered LCSW or LPC, in the state of Texas.
Minimum two years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides mental health assessments and intervention services to clients.
Consults with other professionals regarding treatment plans.
Maintains confidentiality of client records.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Crisis intervention

Documentation management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Licensed, certified LCSW or LPC in Texas

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health

Department: Behavioral Health

FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Licensed professional counselors (LPCs)/Licensed Clinical Social Workers provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families an appropriate and within their scope of practice. The LPC/LCSW prepares treatment and discharge planning, and follow-up care programs as needed. The LPC/LCSW provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

Provides mental health assessments, counseling referrals, and intervention services to clients and families appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, follow-up care, and crisis intervention services as required.
Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
May lead paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties.
Completes and maintains documentation according to federal and state guidelines.
Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
Adhere to all Chambers Health appearance standards and always maintains a professional dress while working.
Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs.
Uses Service Excellence model when interacting with patients, client, and guests.
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
Participates in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
Abides by the standards outlined by the governing licensing board.
Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment.
Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in the following tables are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Due to patient contact, while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to disease or infections.

USE OF EQUIPMENT

Computer
Telephone

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required
Licensed, certified, registered LCSW or LPC, in the state of Texas
Minimum two years clinical experience preferred.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Place an ‘X’ next to the statement that best describes the usual lifting activity.

SEDENTARY Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and or carrying small items (files, manuals, binders)
LIGHT Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds
X MEDIUM Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
HEAVY Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds
VERY HEAVY Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Place an “X” in the column that best describes the physical activities which are required for the position.

DEFINITIONS

Not Required – May be a routine part of the job, but the essential functions can be performed without this activity.

Occasional Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job at random intervals.

Frequent Activity is usual and customary part of the essential functions of the job.

Constant Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential functions of the job.

BENDING - FREQUENT

KEYING - FREQUENT

HEARING - CONSTANT

REACHING - FREQUENT

SEEING - CONSTANT