Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - LCSW

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Paid time off accrual

Cell phone discounts

Headspace subscription

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD invites applications for a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA). The LPHA will conduct crisis assessments, provide crisis counseling, and work with treatment teams to develop care plans and coordinate services for individuals in Harris County, Texas.

Documentation and trauma-informed practice are emphasized in daily activities. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree and licenses such as LPC, LMFT or LCSW, with 1–2 years post-licensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience: 1-2 years post-licensure preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform community-based crisis assessments to determine level of care.
• Provide crisis counseling and intervention to reduce symptoms and prevent admission.
• Collaborate to create treatment plans with the consumer and goals.
• Conduct case management to access necessary care.
• Monitor progress and educate families on mental health and treatment.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Case management

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

LPC

LMFT

LCSW

Job description

Brief Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA) to join our team! Under the general direction of the Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or designated staff, the LPHA performs clinical activities such as independent assessments and service interventions as directed by the treatment plan and/or identified consumer need(s). This position interfaces with Treatment Teams both inpatient and outpatient and authorizes the medical necessity of services, as indicated. This position is responsible for providing the following services: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Assessments, case management and follow-up, and liaison between the agency and the community. YCOT interfaces with other programs in the Agency, law enforcement, and the community.

Your Role In Action

• The YCOT LPHA performs community-based crisis assessments to determine needed level of care, assess for safety, and formulate diagnosis.
• The YCOT LPHA provides crisis counseling and intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms, provide education and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.
• The YCOT LPHA collaborates creates a treatment plan with the consumer to outline treatment goals.
• The YCOT LPHA provides case management activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services in accordance with treatment plan goals.
• The YCOT LPHA monitors consumer progress with treatment goals and linkage to services.
• The YCOT LPHA educates family members so they may understand the individual’s mental health symptoms, treatment and assist with referring to community resources.
• The YCOT LPHA provides information on mental health, the importance of medications and treatment compliance, and other clinical related information to individual, family, community as needed.
• The YCOT LPHA completes electronic documentation each work day as outlined in YCOT Operating Guidelines. This documentation becomes part of the medical record for the Agency.
• The YCOT LPHA, when interacting with the community and colleagues, follows the key principles of a trauma informed approach (i.e. safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, cultural, historical, and gender issues).
• The YCOT LPHA meets divisional and program productivity standards.
• The YCOT LPHA performs related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements.
• The YCOT LPHA demonstrates ethical conduct in all professional activities.
• The YCOT LPHA complies with Agency policies and procedures and YCOT Operating Guidelines.

The YCOT LPHA is available to provide any assistance not listed above to the Agency, Program Director, Clinical Team Lead, or staff as requested and required.

What Qualifications Do You Need

• Master's degree required
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience

1-2 years of clinical experience post licensure preferred. Must have strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment. Must have strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills. Written documentation must be clear, concise, and well-constructed. Must be able to work respectfully and maintain professional boundaries with other disciplines. Must have effective time management and organizational skills. Must be able to enter required documentation into a database and online medical record. Must be able to use basic word processing and data spreadsheets.

What Else You Should Know

• This position is associated with position #70368
• Shift is Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

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 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 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.