Mental Health Therapist (Pediatrics)

Community Health Center Of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Gym Membership

Job summary

Community Health Center Of Lubbock seeks a Pediatric Mental Health Therapist to provide outpatient services for children and adolescents. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions and entails collaboration with families and primary care providers.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree related to counseling and possess a current Texas license as LPC or LMFT. Benefits offered include health, dental, vision insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Texas license as LPC or LMFT is required.
• Experience providing mental health services to children and adolescents preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pediatric patients.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing clinical reassessments.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and community partners.

Skills

Child development understanding

Ability to build rapport

Knowledge of evidence-based interventions

Organizational skills

Commitment to serving diverse populations

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Clinic - Lubbock, TX 79401

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

The Pediatric Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient mental health services to children and adolescents in a community health center setting. This role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns, working collaboratively with families, primary care providers, schools, and community partners to support whole-child, integrated care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pediatric patients (starting at age 5), using evidence‑based, developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and ongoing clinical reassessments.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Address common pediatric mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral disorders, adjustment issues, and family‑related stressors.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care when necessary.
• Maintain competency in clinical practice by engaging in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and review of current research and best practices in child and adolescent counseling.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, care coordinators, case managers, and community partners as part of an integrated care model. Participate in the organization’s referral process by accepting patients or making referrals for patients who may need other services (e.g., medical, dental, vision, psychiatric).
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Enter case history and progress notes within the three‑day encounter sign‑on period. Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status.
• Maintain a full patient schedule (i.e., 1 patient per hour).
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available community resources.
• Adhere to all ethical standards, professional guidelines, and Texas licensing regulations.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.

Licensure: Current, unrestricted Texas license to practice as Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Experience: Experience providing mental health services to children and adolescents preferred. Experience in a community health center, school‑based clinic, or integrated primary care setting is a plus. Familiarity with trauma‑informed care and culturally responsive practices.

Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Travel: May require travel from one site to another; valid Texas drivers’ license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation.

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong understanding of child development, family systems, and pediatric mental health conditions.
• Ability to build rapport with children, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based pediatric interventions (e.g., CBT, play therapy, family‑based approaches).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Commitment to serving underserved and diverse populations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Company Paid Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• 162 Bonus Plan
• Loan Repayment
• Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
• Extended Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Legal Insurance
• Gym Membership
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Incentive Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.