Licensed Therapist: Community Care & CBT Innovator

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off accrual

Cell phone discounts

Tickets at Work discounts

Headspace mindfulness subscription

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX seeks a Licensed Therapist (LPHA) at our CRU location. You will conduct independent assessments and interventions based on treatment plans and consumer needs, with some travel to homes or field sites.

This role emphasizes crisis intervention, CBT for severe mental illness, and coordination of care, while advocating for clients and ensuring services meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social, behavioral, or human service field.
• Texas licensure: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Licensure plus 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor consumer progress toward treatment goals and assess intervention effectiveness.
• Perform clinical assessments for diagnostic eligibility and treatment needs.
• Provide CBT focusing on reducing symptoms of severe mental illness.
• Offer crisis intervention to prevent admission to restrictive environments.
• Provide training on mental illness and related symptoms to consumers.
• Coordinate access to care and services based on individual needs.
• Contribute to treatment formulation, planning, and service authorizations.
• Ensure services meet eligibility criteria and regulatory guidelines.
• Advocate for consumer needs within The Harris Center and the community.
• Communicate respectfully with diverse consumers and staff; complete timely reporting.
• Meet divisional productivity standards and uphold ethical conduct.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in social/behavioral/human services field

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX seeks a Licensed Therapist (LPHA) at our CRU location. You will conduct independent assessments and interventions based on treatment plans and consumer needs, with some travel to homes or field sites.

This role emphasizes crisis intervention, CBT for severe mental illness, and coordination of care, while advocating for clients and ensuring services meet regulatory standards.