Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - Competency Restoration

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous retirement plan with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual

Cell phone discounts

Headspace subscription for wellness

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Licensed Therapist (LPHA) for its Jail Based Competency Restoration Program. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, managing competency restoration education, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance care quality. Candidates must be licensed as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT and have relevant training experience.

The position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits, including a generous retirement plan and paid time off opportunities. Join a committed team dedicated to transforming lives in Harris County.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in Texas as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• At least 1 year of experience in training or instruction.
• At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health or IDD fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments for court and make recommendations.
• Facilitate competency restoration education for defendants.
• Collaborate to enhance quality of care.
• Communicate defendants' learning with the treatment team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Competency restoration education

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job description

Overview

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Licensed Therapist (LPHA) for our Jail Based Competency Restoration Program. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Clinical Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (CR-LPHA) will provide clinical services focused on assessment and legal education for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. The position will involve training as identified by 46B statutory requirements with the curriculum approved by the state for competency restoration, as needed. The CRE will utilize effective strategies to assist the multidisciplinary team with the implementation of a learning environment to facilitate change, focused on individuals found to be incompetent to stand trial who may have serious mental illness and/or intellectual disabilities. This position is responsible for service delivery and collection and tracking of data for programmatic success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments as ordered by the court and returns dispositions to the court in a timely manner, making a recommendation on appropriate placement of a defendant.
• Facilitates competency restoration education in an individual or group setting, as needed.
• Works collaboratively with administration and management to enhance the overall quality of care and services provided across the agency in a trauma informed manner.
• Provides communication to the treatment team related to defendants learning.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of individuals served, family members, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Assists in the monitoring of relevant standards, industry best practices, and evidence-supported practices ensuring that they meet and exceed healthcare training practices and statutory requirements.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Monitors competency status of patients and communicates concerns to the treatment team.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt and modify training materials to accommodate patient and agency needs.

Requirements

• Must have a current licensure in the state of Texas as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• At least 1 year of experience in training or instruction.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the behavioral health or intellectual or developmental disability field.

What We Have To Offer

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Benefits include a robust retirement plan with generous company matching, prior service credit accelerating Paid Time Off accrual, and the opportunity for significant PTO. Additional perks include cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals, Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Our Employee Assistance Program supports overall well-being. The organization also offers access to student loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees.

What Else You Should Know

• This posting is associated with position #62104
• Work location – 1200 Baker Street.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

About Us

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million. As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 sites across Harris County, offering services in more than 40 languages, including sign language, to best serve one of the nation’s largest communities. By leveraging the expertise of more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and helping them reach their fullest potential.