LPHA TJJD TCOOMMI

LifePath Systems; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

LifePath Systems is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a LPHA for the TCOOMMI program in Texas. You will conduct intakes, psychosocial assessments including the CANS, connect clients to medication providers, and coordinate services with jail, probation, and community supports to plan care.

Responsibilities include developing individualized recovery plans, ensuring trauma-informed, person-driven care, maintaining timely documentation, and collaborating with supervisors to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field is required.
• Active LPC/LCSW/LMFT license is required.
• CBHC knowledge is preferred and CBT-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and psychosocial assessments (including CANS).
• Coordinate with jail, probation, and community supports to plan care.
• Develop individualized recovery plans with trauma-informed, person-driven focus.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and adherence to program guidelines.
• Collaborate with supervision to maintain fidelity to TCOOMMI policies.

Skills

Counseling skills

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

LPC / LCSW / LMFT license

CCBHC knowledge (preferred)

CBT/CPT/TF-CBT/Play Therapy/PCIT certification (preferred)

Tools

CBT certifications

Play Therapy

PCIT

Job description

The Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Illness (TCOOMMI) LPHA, under the supervision of Diversion Services Supervisor, performs complex therapeutic and psychosocial intake services including counseling, screening, CANS, diagnoses, skills training, routine case management, and others as clinically indicated based in trauma informed and person driven care model to a caseload of juvenile individuals involved in the Texas criminal justice system who have severe and persistent mental illness. Primary responsibilities include providing intakes, conducting psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, including the CANS, connecting individuals to medication providers, setting up outside services prior to the individual’s release from jail, collaborating with jail and probation staff as well as community and natural supports to assist clients as they navigate the criminal justice system. Develops individual recovery plans and collaborates with the individual/family to determine appropriate route of services and level of care.

The higher level of services through TCOOMMI is intended to stabilize the individual’s mental health symptoms, reduce the risk of recidivism, increase awareness of and participation in community and natural supports, develop client skills in self-advocacy, extend client tenure in the community, and assist clients in gaining the ability to participate in independent mental health care. Ensures services provided are in accordance with the TCOOMMI Program Guidelines and processes for ICM. Provides directed services 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. Requires use of initiative and independent judgment to provide interventions in the community, home and school to individuals on caseload. Is responsible for initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments then organizing and documenting the plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed and have effective communication with supervisory staff when necessary. Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, ability to efficiently manage clinic flow, adhere to crisis procedures and be available to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed.

Provides community-based person directed case management to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, legal, and other individualized services. Is responsible for initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments, then organizing and documenting the plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs in the community, home, legal system, and school. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Position will work closely with criminal justice agencies. The goal is to link criminal justice involved individuals with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services to reduce recidivism and restore competency while treating serious mental health concerns to ensure individuals receive the services that they need to remain stable, function in the community, and regain competency when possible. Other duties as assigned to meet program and individual needs.

• $2000.00 sign -on-bonus*, payable at the 6-month mark.

This position practices good stewardship of resources by ensuring all required background checks and training are completed prior to due date and center-issued equipment is maintained in good condition. The TCOOMMI TJJD LPHA will link individuals to additional resources as needed to support their goals.

Integrity is necessary to ensure adherence to the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Administrative Code, contracts, applicable grants, and Lifepath Systems policies and procedures. This position will work closely with fidelity managers and leadership to ensure that all gaps are reconciled.

This position builds positive relationships with local court and jail staff, the juvenile justice probation office, and mental health professionals in an effort to increase referrals from community stakeholders and partners. This position demonstrates professional conduct with Peers, Leadership and Support teams at all times. In addition, close working relationships and professional conduct while coordinating care with outside entities is required.

Working independently and collaboratively to maintain appropriate boundaries and foster better outcomes for individuals served and facilitating improvement in measurable ways, is central to LifePath Systems mission to serve.

Specific Targets: Engagement with individuals served and exceptional customer service will be provided and documented in the electronic health record. At least 90% of service notes are signed within 2 business days of service. All full chart reviews receive a score of 80% or higher following the Golden Thread. Provides the first service, completing the intake, CANS, TRR, and RP within 3 working days of receiving the referral from TCOOMMI. Ensures individual length of stay does not exceed 24 months. Updates individualized treatment plans within five business days of enrollment into the program. Maintains data collection and reporting standards.

If Bilingual and receiving stipend, employee will be available to translate for other staff as needed and will utilize approved language in the provision of services as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Training, & Experience (including licensure & certification)

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) required.
• CCBHC knowledge and experience preferred.
• CBT, CPT, TF-CBT, Play Therapy, and/or PCIT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Trauma-In