Licensed Therapist

Sierra Health + Wellness; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Health + Wellness is seeking a Licensed Therapist or Associate Therapist at Serenity Light Recovery Center to join our team in Texas. The role requires licensure (LCDC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW) and a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.

Two years of drug and alcohol counseling experience is preferred. The position offers full-time or PRN hours, with responsibilities spanning individual, family, and group therapy, along with thorough documentation and collaboration

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a license as a mental health professional regulated by a state board (LCDC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW).
• Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
• Have at minimum two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
• Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy; interviews clients and relatives.
• Performs journey-level professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients.
• Assesses and monitors clients’ behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
• Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current knowledge of mental health methodologies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Master’s degree in social work / counseling

Licensed mental health professional

Job description

Description

Licensed Therapist or Associate Therapist (LCDC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW)

Serenity Light Recovery Center at Sierra Health and Wellness use evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Positions Available

• Full time
• PRN

Essential Functions

• Licensed registration from Texas HHS (vis. LCDC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW). At least 2-years of experience in evaluating and or treating persons suffering from Drug and Alcohol abuse. Must demonstrate knowledge of treatment needs and modalities depending on diagnostic issues. Current and in good standing with the Texas Board.
• Performs journey-level professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients
• Assesses and monitors clients’ behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
• Works as a team member with other professionals
• Participates in evaluative and diagnostic staff conferences
• Conducts individual, family, and group therapy; interviews clients and relatives
• Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies
• Prepares verbal, written, and statistical reports
• Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health methodologies and issues
• Operates a personal computer and other office equipment
• Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions
• May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities

Education And Minimum Qualification

• Must obtain and maintain a license as a mental health professional regulated by a state board (LCDC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW)
• Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
• Have at minimum two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
• Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Preferred Education And Experience

• One to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

Required education and experience

• Must obtain and maintain a license as a mental health professional regulated by a state board (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
• Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
• Have at minimum two years of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
• Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Preferred Education And Experience

• Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

N/A

Work Authorization/security Clearance Requirements

• Valid Drivers License