Short-Term Trauma Therapist for Personal Injury Recovery

Empower Mental Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Mental Health in Houston seeks an LPC or LCSW to provide compassionate short-term therapy for clients who have experienced personal injuries. The role focuses on trauma recovery, emotional healing, and brief, goal-oriented interventions.

The therapist will perform assessments, develop short-term treatment plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team while ensuring ethical standards and thorough documentation for clinical and insurance purposes.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• State licensure as a Mental Health Therapist or Counselor.
• Specialized training in trauma-focused therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand psychological impact and develop short-term plans.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide evidence-based modalities for trauma, anxiety, depression and other issues related to injuries.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to crises and coordinate with emergency services when needed.
• Education and Coping Strategies: Teach clients about effects of injuries and coping mechanisms.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team: Share updates on client progress with team.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain notes and treatment plans for clinical and insurance purposes.
• Ethical Standards: Protect confidentiality and adhere to professional guidelines.

Skills

Trauma-focused therapy

Crisis intervention

Short-term therapy

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

Licensed as LPC or LCSW (state licensure)

Job description

Empower Mental Health in Houston seeks an LPC or LCSW to provide compassionate short-term therapy for clients who have experienced personal injuries. The role focuses on trauma recovery, emotional healing, and brief, goal-oriented interventions.

The therapist will perform assessments, develop short-term treatment plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team while ensuring ethical standards and thorough documentation for clinical and insurance purposes.