Therapist - LPHA (Werlien Crisis Stabilization Unit)

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance

PPO dental plan

Vision insurance options

Employer paid life insurance

401(a) plan with employer match up to

457/403(b) plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Supportive environment

Job summary

Hill Country MHDD Centers is seeking a Therapist - LPHA to join the Werlein Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role provides inpatient therapy to adults using CBT, TF-CBT, and CPT, contributes to recovery planning, complete assessments, and document progress through notes.

The CSU operates 24/7/365 and emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, participate in treatment planning, training staff, and ensure licensure and credentialing requirements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field required.
• Current LPC/LMFT/LCSW/Psych D license in Texas required or eligible for licensure.
• Maintain CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered group and individual therapy to CSU adults using CBT, TF-CBT, and CPT.
• Complete assessments to inform diagnosis and treatment strategies for individuals with complex needs.
• Develop multidisciplinary, Person-Centered Recovery Plan (PCRP) for each CSU client.
• Complete timely progress notes documenting services, client response, and progress toward goals.
• Attend staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings; provide clinical guidance and staff trainings on clinical issues.
• Maintain credentialing and licensure without lapses; keep ANSA/CANS certifications current.
• Provide discharge planning and continuity of care services as needed.
• Adhere to HIPAA and Hill Country MHDD policies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Individual & group therapy

Progress notes

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Licensed Professional (LPC/LMFT/LCSW/Psych D) in Texas

Job description

Therapist - LPHA (Werlien Crisis Stabilization Unit)

Help us help others:

The Therapist is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing inpatient treatment services to adults admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Essential functions include: (a) providing individual and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT); (b) participating in the development and review of person-centered recovery plans; (c) completing adjunctive assessments to inform the treatment process; (d) documenting treatment interventions, client response, and progress through timely completion of progress notes; (e) attending and actively participating in staff meetings and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings; (f) maintaining compliance with organizational and licensure requirements, including required training, continuing education, professional licensure, and credentialing; and (g) providing staff training, milieu management, and program development to promote a therapeutic, recovery-oriented treatment environment. The Therapist also supports continuity of care and discharge planning as needed.The Crisis Facility operates 24/7/365.

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

You will get to:

• Promote and model a trauma informed, person centered treatment milieu for all people served at the CSU.
• Provide clinically appropriate group and individual therapy to adults admitted to the CSU utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Cognitive Processing therapy.
• Complete assessments as needed to assist the treatment team with diagnosis and treatment strategies for individuals with complex needs. Assess individuals served for history of trauma and provide accelerated trauma therapies as appropriate to meet consumer needs.
• Participate in the development of a multidisciplinary, Person-Centered Recovery Plan (PCRP) for each person served at the CSU. The PCRP will identify goals/objectives for therapy and include counseling interventions.
• Complete progress notes in a timely manner to document counseling services provided, client response to counseling services, and client progress toward meeting treatment goals.
• Complete annual refresher training in a timely manner and complete professional continuing education to meet current professional licensure requirements.
• Maintain current credentialing per HCMHDD standards and maintain current professional licensure in good standing without lapses.
• Maintains current ANSA/CANS certification and complete Crisis ANSA's in a timely manner for people served at the CSU.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, case conferences, inter-disciplinary team meetings, and individual/group supervision.
• Provide clinical guidance to the QMHP, Direct Care, nursing, and other staff by providing training presentations on clinical issues.
• Assists the Director and multidisciplinary team with developing and updating programming as needed to meet the needs of people served at the CSU.
• Provide discharge planning/continuity of care services as needed.
• Guard client confidentiality by being knowledgeable of and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to all Hill Country MHDD policies and procedures.

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:

$68,000 to $72,000 annually and benefits.