Texas Community Based Mental Health Clinical Director (LPC, LCSW)

EMS•Mansfield, TX

2d•$30 - $35

About The Position

EMS of Virginia is seeking a Texas-licensed LPC or LCSW to lead the Texas branch of its Community Based Services. The role will initially be part-time, with the opportunity for growth. EMS is expanding into Texas with services similar to Intensive In-home Counseling for children and Mental Health Skill-building for adults, called Skills Training & Development. The Clinical Director will help establish these services, including state applications, licensing, policies and procedures, and staffing. Virginia-based support and materials will be available, and the organization seeks a subject matter expert to operate the services in Texas. The position combines clinical leadership, direct service, staff supervision and development, program compliance, and operational responsibilities. Hours are flexible and will be determined through mutual discussion based on the candidate’s availability and company needs.

Requirements

Must hold an LPC or LCSW license in Texas.
Experience with staff supervision, program compliance, and program development.
Ability to grow within a leadership role.
Ability to set strategic objectives for a mid-size social service organization.
Working knowledge of the human services system, human services personnel roles, and relevant community resources.
Ability to screen, hire, manage, and evaluate staff.
Ability to conduct and facilitate meetings.
Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques for youth, families, and adults with mental illness.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with social service providers, service purchasers, and clients.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must pass State Police Criminal Record, Department of Social Services Record, and FBI checks.
Must complete a tuberculosis screening test upon employment and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Experience with services similar to Intensive In-home Counseling for children and Mental Health Skill-building for adults, referred to as Skills Training & Development.

Responsibilities

Follow through with referrals and complete initial, reassessment, and comprehensive assessments.
Assign cases and maintain client care.
Ensure clients assigned to supervised counselors achieve billable hours.
Assist with service authorization requests.
Identify and resolve problems with service delivery.
Interview and hire staff.
Train and develop staff.
Provide weekly administrative and clinical supervision to staff.
Plan and facilitate weekly team meetings and group supervision.
Complete clinical supervision notes and logs.
Evaluate staff performance.
Work with the Director on personnel decisions, including appointments, terminations, and disciplinary matters.
Work with the team to develop policies and procedures that support effective services and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes.
Provide individual and family therapy.
Review treatment plans and progress notes.
Oversee client record management and compliance, and perform routine chart audits.
Provide direct clinical services, including individual, family, couple, and group therapy, as well as issue-specific or educational groups such as parenting skills, anger management, and substance abuse interventions as directed.
Oversee intern supervision and field opportunities.
Support company marketing efforts.
Support and follow through on service and operational compliance in collaboration with the Director and company owners.
Help establish Texas services, including state applications, licensing, policies and procedures, and staffing.