Trauma-Informed LPC Associate — Team-Based Mental Health

Evolving Solution Services; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Family Care in Henderson, TX is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate to provide patient-centered behavioral health services under supervision. This full-time role includes assessments, treatment planning, individual/family/group counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination within an integrated care team.

Responsibilities cover documentation, compliance with HIPAA and Texas licensure rules, and ongoing supervision by a Texas Board-approved LPC Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or a related field meeting Texas licensure requirements.
• Current, active Texas LPC Associate license in good standing.
• Active supervisory agreement with a Texas Board-approved LPC Supervisor.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, counseling methods, crisis response, and professional ethics.
• Ability to satisfy credentialing, payer enrollment, background checks, and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments, screenings, and diagnostic evaluations within the scope of the associate license and supervision plan.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling services under required clinical supervision.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in consultation with the clinical supervisor as appropriate.
• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention, suicide-risk screening, safety planning, and escalation or referral consistent with organizational protocols and supervisory guidance.
• Recognize clinical limitations and promptly seek consultation when patient needs exceed the associate's competence or authorized scope.
• Collaborate with medical, dental, and behavioral health teams to support integrated, whole-person care.
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external behavioral health, social-service, and community resources.
• Support patients in understanding care plans, addressing barriers, and accessing recommended services.
• Promote patient engagement, follow-up, and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Complete documentation and obtain supervisory review or co-signature when required by law, payer rules, the supervision agreement, or organizational policy.
• Comply with HIPAA, HRSA requirements, Texas licensing rules, professional ethics, and organizational policies.
• Follow requirements related to confidentiality, informed consent, mandated reporting, patient safety, and record retention.
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and compliance activities, and promptly address identified corrections.
• Maintain an active supervisory agreement with a Texas Board-approved LPC Supervisor before providing counseling services.
• Participate in all supervision sessions required by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and the approved supervision plan.
• Prepare for supervision by maintaining accurate experience records, identifying clinical questions, and discussing cases, ethics, documentation, and professional development needs.
• Follow the clinical supervisor's lawful direction and promptly communicate significant clinical, ethical, or patient-safety concerns.
• Accurately represent the LPC Associate credential in professional communications, documentation, and patient-facing materials.
• Maintain responsibility for license renewal, required continuing education, supervision documentation, and timely notification of any change affecting licensure or supervision status.
• Participate in quality-improvement, population-health, and performance initiatives.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, case consultations, and required supervision activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and patient-centered work environment.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards at all times.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation & compliance

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Crossroads Family Care in Henderson, TX is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate to provide patient-centered behavioral health services under supervision. This full-time role includes assessments, treatment planning, individual/family/group counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination within an integrated care team.

Responsibilities cover documentation, compliance with HIPAA and Texas licensure rules, and ongoing supervision by a Texas Board-approved LPC Supervisor.