Mental Health Therapist (Substance Abuse)

Community Health Center Of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off Bank

Short and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Community Health Center Of Lubbock is seeking a Mental Health Therapist (Substance Abuse) to provide counseling for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders at the Main Clinic in Lubbock, TX. The role involves working within a clinical team, coordinating care, and educating patients and families about treatment options.

The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in a related field and current Texas licensure, with preference for bilingual English/Spanish and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Psychology, or related field.
• Current license to practice as Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas.
• Three years’ experience in mental health and substance use services preferred.
• English required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to obtain information and consult with other professionals to understand patient status.
• Determine relationship between substance use, socio-economic factors and personality traits.
• Design and tailor treatment and rehabilitation programs based on individual needs.
• Enter case history and progress notes within three-day sign-on; modify plan as needed.
• Educate family members on recovery support and roles.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Substance use disorders

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team-based care

Education

Master’s degree in related field (MFT/Educational Psychology)

Job description

Job Location: Main Clinic - Lubbock, TX 79401

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

The Mental Health Therapist (Substance Abuse) provides mental health and substance use counseling and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency referred by internal primary care providers as well as external sources. The successful candidate will engage in a clinical team approach addressing co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions; provide training and education to patients and families regarding substance use disorders and mental health conditions; and make referrals to appropriate sources for continued care of patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Meetwith clients to obtain personal information and medical history and consults with other professionals as required to get a clear picture of the patient's status and extent of problems.
• Determinecausal relationship between substance addiction, socio-economic factors and personality traits.
• Designa program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to patient's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.
• Entercase history and progress notes within the three-day encounter sign-on period. Modifies treatment program as appropriate based on observation.
• Meetwith family members to educate them on the most helpful role they can play in the recovery process.
• Actively participate in performance improvement activities, including the evaluation of counseling methods for the effective treatment of substance abuse related problems.
• Assist with creating and/or obtaining marketing and educational materials on substance use disorders/mental health conditions and market organization services.
• Research and utilize industry best practices and analyze organization services to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• 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).
• Works collaboratively with organization providers to coordinate services in an effort to improve patients’ overall health, while ensuring adequate and timely communication with all providers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Education:Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Psychology, or related field.
• Licensure:Current license to practice as Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas.
• Experience:Three years’ experience in mental health and substance use services preferred. Experience in clinical team approach to treatment of mental health and substance use conditions.
• Expertise:Substance use disorders.
• 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.
• Hours of Work:8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work. Hours may vary based on needs.

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

CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need.

CHCL is anequal 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.