Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - MSW

The Harris Center for Mental Health and ID; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

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 is seeking a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA) to join our team. The LPHA will perform independent assessments, crisis and service interventions, and coordinate with psychiatrists and HCSD Medical Services at our Houston locations.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and current Texas licensure as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW. Experience is preferred, with Monday–Friday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Texas licensure: LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience post-licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors consumer progress toward treatment goals.
• Performs clinical assessments to determine service needs.
• Provides crisis intervention to reduce symptoms and admissions.
• Offers education on mental illness, medications, and related skills.
• Coordinates access to care based on individual needs.
• Contributes to treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Communicates with consumers and staff with cultural sensitivity.
• Completes reporting and training accurately and timely.
• Adheres to productivity standards and agency policies.

Skills

Independent assessments

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

• Location 1200 Baker St,Houston, TX, 77002,United States
• Base Pay $70,220.00 / Year
• Job Category Direct Care
• Employee Type Full-time
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

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 Manager or Designee, the LPHA performs clinical activities such as independent assessments, and crisis and /or service interventions as directed by the treatment plan and/or identified consumer need(s). This position interfaces with the inpatient and outpatient psychiatrists and Harris County Sheriff’s Department (HCSD) Medical Services and authorizes the medical necessity of services as indicated. This position may provide monitoring, clinical supervision and training of other staff. Services are provided at the HCSD, 701 San Jacinto and 1200 Baker Street locations. Coverage on weekends and holidays will be required.

Your role in action:

1. Monitors consumer progress with treatment goals to determine effectiveness of interventions.

2. Performs clinical assessments to evaluate the individual’s need for service.

3. May provide 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 living.

4. Provides crisis intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.

5. Provides training/education on the nature of mental illness, addressing the symptom related problems interfering with the individual’s functioning, the importance of medications, and other medication related information, as well as, other skills trainings as designated.

6. Performs activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs

7. Responsible for participation in formulation of consumer’s treatment which may include any or all of the following: assessment of needs, treatment planning, admit/discharge planning.

8. Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversities.

9. Completes reporting/training as designated in an accurate and timely manner.

10. Meets divisional productivity standards

11. Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.

12. Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.

13. Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.

What qualifications do you need:

• Master's degree required

Must hold a current license in the State of Texas to include:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Must hold a current license in the State of Texas to include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience:

1-2 years of clinical experience post licensure post master's degree preferred.

What else you should know:

• This position is associated with position #62020
• Shift is Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 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.