Licensed Therapist

MHMR of Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Day-one PTO

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

MHMR of Tarrant County seeks a Licensed Therapist to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with complex behavioral health needs. The role supports services in Specialized Programs, including those involved with the justice system or transitioning from residential or inpatient settings.

The therapist collaborates with families and community supports, conducts intake/diagnostic assessments, and delivers individual, family, and group

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Science field required.
• Texas licensure eligible or current licensure preferred (LPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT and related licenses).
• Two years of mental health services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face or virtual intakes and diagnostic assessments for eligibility determinations.
• Provide at least 20 hours of direct or case-management services weekly.
• Document all treatment and draft progress notes in the EHR by the next business day.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

I) Job Purpose

The Licensed Therapist, reporting to the Director, provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults with significant mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges. This role primarily serves individuals in Specialized Services Programs, including those at risk for or involved in the justice system or transitioning from residential treatment centers, state hospitals, or inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities. The Licensed Therapist collaborates with families, caregivers, and community supports to deliver client-centered care, support service eligibility, prevent out-of-home placement, and promote long-term independence, with work hours that may include evenings based on client needs.

Description

I) Job Purpose

The Licensed Therapist, reporting to the Director, provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults with significant mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges. This role primarily serves individuals in Specialized Services Programs, including those at risk for or involved in the justice system or transitioning from residential treatment centers, state hospitals, or inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities. The Licensed Therapist collaborates with families, caregivers, and community supports to deliver client-centered care, support service eligibility, prevent out-of-home placement, and promote long-term independence, with work hours that may include evenings based on client needs.

II) Essential Functions

• Conduct face-to-face or virtual intakes, (in office, community or residence) assessments and diagnosis for initial and annual eligibility determinations, in the center or community for Specialize Programs.
• Service Delivery: May deliver a minimum of 20 hours of direct and/or case management services to assigned clients per week (adjusted based on hours worked and mileage reimbursement for direct service staff) at the clinic, community or virtual.
• Assessment and Treatment Planning: Complete initial assessments and make referrals for follow-up care; maintain current assessment and treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Documentation: Thoroughly document all treatment provided; draft progress notes with clients and finalize them in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) by the next business day, using correct service codes for services provided.
• Team Collaboration: Attend weekly coaching sessions with supervisors, team meetings, and any required training approved by the supervisor; provides feedback on clinical processes, and reports incidents or concerns to management.
• Serve as the Licensed Practitioner for the Healing Arts (LPHA) to assess and diagnose clients, and provide individual, family, and group counseling using approved modalities and curricula.
• Conducts initial face-to-face assessments to determine eligibility for MHMR services, including diagnostic evaluation according to guidelines.
• When applicable, complete Mental Health Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) or Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) and any other screenings or scales as required.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance for CANS / ANSA and service line eligibility.
• May provide crisis intervention and develop follow-up care plans, including arranging appropriate care for clients with suicidal or homicidal ideation.
• May facilitate clinical consultation, ongoing education, and training for unit staff on various topics as necessary ensuring professional accountability.
• May complete Person and Family Centered Wellness Plans at intake for assigned patients.
• May perform Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Cognitive Processing Therapy referrals with appropriate follow-up.
• May conduct quarterly audits of documentation to ensure compliance with requirements and propose revisions for service improvement.
• Effectively coach youth, families and adults experiencing high conflict and significant dysregulation to a resolution and facilitate repairing relationships among family members.
• Maintain current licensure and adhere to professional standards set by licensing boards.
• Implement triage procedures and inform Director of imminent dangerousness.
• Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR's We CARE values We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.
• Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned.

III) Knowledge Of Laws, Regulations, Policies/Procedures, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in developing productive relationships with clients, family members, service providers and professional peers and subordinates.
• Extensive knowledge of the needs and characteristics associated with individuals who are in the target population.
• Extensive knowledge of case management, habilitation and rehabilitation principles, objectives, standards, and methods.
• Extensive knowledge of the current DSM criteria and disorders.
• Ability to work independently and organize work effectively and to prioritize workload demands.
• Ability to conduct screenings, referrals, intakes, assessments, and unit orientations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to complete proper documentation/paperwork required for individual chart.
• Ability to cope with and assist others in coping with frustration and be flexible in meeting organization’s workload demands.

IV) Internal & External Customer Service

• This position requires extensive internal and external contacts. The employee will accomplish this with advanced written and verbal skills.
• Must demonstrate compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust, and respect. Always considering what is best for clients in decisions about treatment and support.
• Interact and respond in a timely manner using a compassion mindset, awareness of need for felt safety, and consideration of all variables affecting clients and teammates.
• Work effectively with clients from various cultural, linguistic, socio-economic, cognitive, social-emotional, and educational statuses.
• Discuss uncomfortable and potentially conflict-producing, stressful topics in a professional and effective manner with internal and external customers and maintain courteous interaction.
• Travel
• Adhere to MHMR Mileage and Travel reimbursement policy and any other aspect regarding travel.
• May require less than 30% travel by personally owned vehicle.

VI) Equipment Used

• Utilized as required for position.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualifications

Minimum Education: Master’s Degree

Defined Education: Behavioral Science field

Years’ Experience: Two (2) years

Defined Experience: Mental Health services

License/Certifications: In good standing in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A)

Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer

MHMR offers an excellent competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members.

We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work-life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We CARE

• We Connect People in Our Community
• We Provide Access to Services
• We Link People to Resources
• We Empower People

Our Values Are Based On The Following Beliefs

Respect for people who are active in planning their services

• Recovery is a life-long process of better health
• Success as positive outcomes for each person
• Participation of people and their families in the process
• Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence
• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services
• Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields
• Collaboration with other organizations for better services

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