Behavioral Health Outpatient - Intake and Counseling Therapist

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER•McKinney, TX

2d•$36 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Position performs complex therapeutic and psychosocial intake services including counseling, screening, diagnoses, skills training, routine case management, and others as clinically indicated. All services are delivered from a person-centered, culturally, and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed perspective. Primary responsibilities include providing psychotherapy using state approved evidence-based models (CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, Play Therapy, PCIT, and Family Therapy) and conducting psychosocial and diagnostic assessments as credentials permit. Ensures individuals seeking services meet financial and clinical requirements for LifePath programs and has ability to explain offerings based on individual’s level of care. Develops individual recovery plans and collaborates with the individual/family to determine appropriate route of services and level of care. Collaboratively works within intake team to ensure same day access to services. Requires use of initiative and independent judgment to provide interventions in the community, home, and school to best meet the individual’s need. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed and have effective communication with supervisory staff when necessary. Ensures services provided meet the guidelines in accordance with individual’s benefit plans. Ensures compliant with TAC requirements/rules with all services provided. Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, adherence to crisis procedures and availability to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field required.
Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care Practices required.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.
CCBHC knowledge and experience preferred.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, and/or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certification preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy using state approved evidence-based models (CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, Play Therapy, PCIT, and Family Therapy).
Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments as credentials permit.
Ensure individuals seeking services meet financial and clinical requirements for LifePath programs.
Explain offerings based on individual’s level of care.
Develop individual recovery plans and collaborate with the individual/family to determine appropriate route of services and level of care.
Collaborate within the intake team to ensure same day access to services.
Provide interventions in the community, home, and school to best meet the individual’s need.
Troubleshoot and organize support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes.
Ensure services provided meet the guidelines in accordance with individual’s benefit plans.
Ensure compliance with TAC requirements/rules with all services provided.
Complete timely and thorough documentation.
Manage time and organizational skills effectively.
Adhere to crisis procedures and be available to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed.