LPHA -Crisis Center

LifePath Systems; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePath Systems in Texas is seeking qualified clinicians to perform crisis assessment, resolution, and linkage to services with a focus on trauma-informed, person-centered care. The role includes direct case management, skills training, psychosocial rehab, and recovery planning to support individuals in navigating medical, social, vocational, and educational resources.

Responsibilities include conducting uniform assessments, maintaining a regular caseload, and documenting progress while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a human services field.
• Must hold an independent, valid license in the state of Texas as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or licensed Psychologist as required for credential of Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Art (LPHA).
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of crisis, crisis resolution and stabilization and linkage to services to reduce inpatient and law enforcement interventions.
• Provides person directed case management to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, and other individualized services.
• Coordinates, monitors, provides recovery planning, serves as an advocate and liaison on behalf of the individual served.
• Face to face crisis assessments, crisis intervention, crisis follow up and relapse prevention services for individuals with chronic mental illness within Collin County at the Crisis Center.

Education

Master’s degree in human services

Job description

Performs assessment of crisis, crisis resolution and stabilization and linkage to services to reduce inpatient and law enforcement interventions. Performs routine case management, skills training, medication training and support, and psychosocial rehabilitation based in trauma informed and person driven care model. Provides person directed case management to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, and other individualized services. Provides person directed skills training and psychosocial rehab to develop coping and other skills needed to feel successful in their home and community. Is responsible for initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments then organizing and documenting the recovery plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs. Effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Coordinates, monitors, provides recovery planning, serves as an advocate and liaison on behalf of the individual served.
LPHA will maintain a regular caseload and cover team member’s caseloads if the team is short a member or someone is out on leave Duties include performing face to face crisis assessments, crisis intervention, crisis follow up and relapse prevention services for individuals with chronic mental illness within Collin County provided at the Crisis Center. Works within federal, state, and local guidelines at the Crisis Center for both EOU and CRU and works under the supervision of the Program Administrator for Crisis Center and ensures effective communication regarding provider operations, performance, and problems in addition to any necessary data and/or other duties as assigned.

Additionally

• Provides direct services to individuals on caseload including completion of uniform assessments, person centered recovery planning, and all services authorized by level of care. Productivity includes both clinical services (at least half of target) and documented supervision with team members.
• Face to face services will be provided at the Crisis Center to include crisis assessment, case management, psychosocial rehab, and skills training.
• All services are provided to fidelity using approved curriculum.
• All authorized services are provided effectively, efficiently, and based on individualized needs to promote individual success in the community. Everyone on caseload is provided appropriate services based on level of care.
• Recovery plans will be completed following an Intake and Full Level of Care admission or prior to the previous plan expiring and will be person centered with personalized goals and objectives.
• Progress notes will be clearly written using provided templates to ensure for accuracy of required standards. Services documented will match intensity of the services provided.
• All chart documentation will be done collaboratively with the individual in services and final approved no later than 2 business days from the time-of-service delivery.
• Understands and implements trauma informed care practices.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills.
• Encourages collaboration, healthy boundaries, and positive relationships within the team. Staff will interact with peers in a positive and encouraging and professional manner.
• Shares ideas and techniques as well as his/her clinical expertise with team members. Willing to explain and teach information to fellow team members.
• Sets a positive example of appropriate behavior for other team members, interns, and students.
• Staff utilizes company cell phone, tablet, car, and any other materials provided for work time appropriately and in accordance with LifePath Systems Policy and Procedure.
• Staff turns in car mileage sheets monthly, reports all concerns to the appropriate individuals as soon as possible and maintains the car’s physical and electrical maintenance (regular car washes, oil change, etc.).
• Staff keeps items provided by LifePath Systems in good working condition.

Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis services and problem-solving assistance to staff and individuals in BH program.

Shift Hiring For: SUN-TUES 8AM-8PM

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)

• Must have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a human services field..
• Must hold an independent, valid license in the state of Texas as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or licensed Psychologist as required for credential of Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Art (LPHA).
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of community resources, of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods; and of program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of person driven care and cultural competencies to promote individual success.
• Knowledge of Least Restrictive Environment and hospital alternatives.
• Be able to complete detailed, yet concise progress notes on all services provided during the sessions.
• Have the knowledge and experience in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to assess individuals’ needs, to coordinate necessary services, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Have the knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals with requested and necessary services.
• Ability to supervise others and communicate effectively and professionally with team members.
• Can think clearly and logically, to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.