Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - CRU

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

Brief Description

Join our team at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The Harris Center") as a Licensed Therapist (LPHA) at our CRU location. We're seeking a dedicated professional who will revolutionize the way we provide clinical services. As a Licensed Therapist, you'll conduct independent assessment and interventions based on treatment plans and consumer needs. May be necessary to travel to deliver services in homes or other field locations. Join us in transforming the way mental health and IDD services are delivered!

What You Will Do

• Monitors consumer progress with treatment goals to determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Performs clinical assessment to evaluate the individual's priority population diagnostic eligibility and treatment needs.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on the reduction or elimination of symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness and increasing the individual's ability to perform activities of daily.
• Provides crisis intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.
• Provides training/education on the nature of mental illness and addressing the symptom related problems interfering with the individual's functioning, and other trainings as designated.
• Performs activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.
• Responsible for participation in formulation of consumer's treatment (inclusive of assessment of needs, treatment planning, admit/discharge planning and service authorization).
• Ensures all services provided meet eligibility criteria and are authorized in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Advocates for consumers to ensure that needs are met both within The Harris Center system and in the community.
• Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities.
• Completes reporting/training as designated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Meets divisional productivity standards.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.

Education

What qualifications you will need:

• Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavior, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human development, and educational psychology.

Other Key Qualifications

• Clinical license through the State of Texas for one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT.
• Licenser credentials plus one to two years of clinical experience post Master’s degree preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable under Agency policy.
• Licenser credentials plus one to two years of clinical experience post Master’s degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills & Ability

• Knowledge of and ability to apply crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, and well- constructed.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work autonomously in a fast paced environment.

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. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What Else You Should Know

• This posting is associated with position #7944.
• Shift/Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm
• Location: 3809 Main St, Houston, TX 77002

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 provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 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 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.