Therapist LPHA - LPC, LCSW, LMFT (Kerr County)

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Life insurance

401(a) plan

403(b) plan

Generous paid time off

Paid sick time

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers in Kerr County seeks a Therapist LPHA (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) to provide short-term therapy for adults with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.

The role includes intake assessments, treatment planning, and applying CBT/CPT modalities in clinics, home visits, and emotional support settings. Multidisciplinary collaboration and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Credential as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) eligible.
• Texas Driver's License with auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed counseling to adults, children, families, and groups.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Maintain licensure and continue education requirements.
• Engage in case conferences, supervision, and documentation.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, sociology, behavioral or human services

Job description

Therapist LPHA - LPC, LCSW, LMFT (Kerr County)

Help us help others:

The Therapist/Licensed Professionals of the Healing Arts are responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services as their license allows. The Therapist/LPHA will provide short term, time limited, therapy services to adults diagnosed with severe or persistent mental illness, and/or substance use disorder.

Primary responsibilities will vary based on the assigned client population/location. Assignments may include OP clinics, ESC (Emotional Support Center), home visits and others.

All MHDD employees commit to our mission TO EMPOWER PEOPLE-FOSTER HOPE-SUPPORT CHOICE-CELEBRATE SUCCESS.

You will get to:

• Foster and maintain a trauma-informed, person-centered environment for clients and staff.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
• Deliver clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions in individual, family, and group settings.
• Engage in multidisciplinary case consultation, team meetings, case conferences, and individual/group supervision.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, behavioral health screenings, safety planning, and treatment planning to determine service needs and support ongoing care.
• Maintain professional licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements in support of organizational objectives.
• Therapist/LPHAs are expected to be flexible in their assigned responsibilities and assist in other service areas as needed, consistent with the scope of their licensure. The position may require flexible hours to accommodate clients who cannot meet during regular business hours.

If Clinic Therapist/LPHA:

• Provide Comprehensive Intake Assessments, comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and providing DSM-5 diagnosis/diagnostic determination.
• Provide a Uniform Assessment to children, adolescents and adults who present to mental health clinics operated by Hill Country MHDD Centers.
• Determine eligibility for mental health services as dictated by Texas Health and Human Services and Hill Country MHDD eligibility requirements.
• Ensure all assigned individuals have a current Person-Centered Recovery Plan (PCRP) that includes counseling as an intervention and participates in the development of the PCRP with the assigned Recovery Coach or independently develop the PCRP when appropriate.
• Complete collaborative and concurrent documentation for therapy and as required.
• Document all services, including completed appointments, no-shows, and cancellations initiated by either the individual or the Therapist/LPHA.
• Provide approved therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
• Provide Trauma Focused Therapy services to individuals meeting eligibility criteria.
• Ensures high-quality clinical services by adhering to applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintains performance standards, including a client no-show rate of 25% or less and a kept appointment rate of 90% or greater.
• Meet the agency's current productivity standard for the position.
• Enter and update schedules in electronic health record scheduler to reflect real-time information.
• Participates in ongoing professional development, with emphasis on CBT, CPT, and TF-CBT.
• Assist in the provision of clinical supervision to the Qualified Mental Health Providers and other staff by way of in-service training, presentations, workshops, etc.
• Maintain CANS/ANSA certification.

If Emotional Support Center Therapist/LPHA:

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services when indicated.
• Facilitate psychoeducational classes, workshops, and therapeutic support groups.
• Educate individuals on stress management, emotional regulation, resilience, grief, trauma recovery, and wellness.
• Assist individuals in identifying strengths, goals, and practical coping strategies.
• Coordinate referrals to higher levels of care and community resources when appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, schools, first responders, disaster recovery partners, community organizations, and other behavioral health providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, federal, and ethical standards.
• Assist with development of new programming and community education initiatives.
• Support data collection and program evaluation efforts.
• Participate in community outreach efforts and represent the Emotional Support Center at community events.

You'll definitely need:

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, behavioral or human services, or a related degree with the ability to credential as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Current LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Psych D License - (LPC Associates or LMSWs may be considered with appropriate supervision.)
• Maintain valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.

We can pay you:

$52,000 to $67,000 annually and benefits