Therapist (LMSW/LPC-Associate) Zero Suicide Program

West Texas Counseling & Guidance; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas Counseling & Guidance invites applications for a Zero Suicide Therapist role to advance suicide prevention and crisis response across West Texas. Provide compassionate, community-based mental health services to individuals in acute distress while ensuring timely access to high-quality care.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices such as CBT, CPT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care, with ongoing licensure compliance and collaboration with local agencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a clinically relevant discipline with current Texas licensure (LMSW, LPC-Associate, or LMFT Associate).
• Crisis mental health experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, ethical clinical services adhering to accepted standards of practice.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat clients for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning; provide referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Data entry

Education

Texas licensure (LMSW/LPC-Associate/LMFT-Associate)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Company Description

West Texas Counseling & Guidance (WTCG) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization working to ensure that individuals and families seeking mental health treatment should have access to counseling services, regardless of their socioeconomic status and ability to pay. Our mission is to enable individuals and families to reach their full potential in body, mind, and spirit, using evidence-based counseling and educational services. Services offered by WTCG include individual therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, premarital counseling, couples and family counseling, veteran services, children's play therapy, and anger management.

Role Description

The Zero Suicide Therapist plays a vital role in advancing WTCG’s commitment to suicide prevention and crisis response across West Texas communities. This position provides compassionate, community-based mental health services to individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, severe depression, and other acute mental health crises, ensuring timely access to high-quality, evidence-infor

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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide evidence-based, ethical clinical services adhering to accepted standards of practice
• Assess, diagnose, and treat clients for a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Conduct risk assessments for harm to self or others; engage in safety planning and referrals as appropriate
• Provide compassionate care to clients of all socioeconomic and educational backgrounds
• Empower clients within their natural support systems and make referrals to other services as needed
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Community & Team Engagement

• Participate in monthly Concho Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition meetings
• Volunteer with the Tom Green County LOSS Team as a mental health professional (up to 2 standby weekends/month, with substitution available for personal loss)
• Support community suicide prevention outreach, including trainings such as Talk Saves Lives, as time permits
• Assist with marketing, fundraising, and public relations efforts as requested
• Promote and convey WTCG's mission within the community

Professional Standards

• Abide by licensure requirements, code of ethics, and scope of practice at all times
• Maintain professional licensure and liability insurance
• Comply with HIPAA and the Texas Medical Privacy Act (Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 181)
• Attend required trainings, including CBT, CBT-SP, and CAMS
• Record sessions as requested for training and competency evaluation purposes

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate degree in a clinically relevant discipline with current Texas licensure (LMSW, LPC-Associate, or LMFT Associate)
• No prior counseling experience required; experience in crisis mental health services preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and social services
• Familiarity with identification and reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, elderly, or persons with disabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with strong time management skills and minimal supervision
• Proficient in basic computer skills including data entry and related software
• Valid Texas driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurability
• Must pass a comprehensive background check
• Commitment to obtaining training in suicide preventione and crisist intervention upon hire
• Demonstratione of clinical competence in at least one specialty area (e.g., ACT, Gottman, EMDR, CPT, RPT) within 2 years of hire