Clinical Therapist

AccessHealth • Richmond, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide therapeutic casework to individuals, couples, families, and groups to help clients address psychological and emotional concerns. In collaboration with the client, use treatment plans and non-medical treatments to address thought processes, feelings, behavior, inner conflicts, and distress. Work with AccessHealth and community professionals through referrals and advocacy. Provide psychotherapy as part of an integrated behavioral health program, including short-term behavioral health interventions and a series of 10–12 sessions with identified clients. The role also includes documenting encounters and client progress, maintaining records, participating in team and case-staffing meetings, and serving as a liaison with social services agencies. The position is based in Richmond, Texas, with travel to other AccessHealth sites as needed. The regular schedule may include hours before 8:00 a.m., after 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays, depending on department needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license.
• Experience in behavioral health.
• High ethical standards.
• Well-organized and self-directed.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels and cultures.
• Commitment to advocating for quality health care and service.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in a community health center.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to AccessHealth clients, including individuals, couples, families, and groups, as part of an integrated behavioral health program.
• Conduct a series of 10–12 sessions with identified clients to assess needs, explore issues, and build trust.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate clients’ medical or physical conditions when necessary and assess client needs.
• Advocate for clients to resolve crises.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress against measurable treatment or care plan goals, modifying plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date client case records and files, including demographics, needs, and services rendered.
• Complete an encounter form for each client encounter.
• Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
• Keep abreast of developments in theory and research.
• Maintain professional licensure.
• Provide short-term behavioral health intervention to AccessHealth patients as needed.
• Participate in behavioral health team meetings and case-staffing meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between AccessHealth and other social services agencies.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Travel to other AccessHealth sites to provide services as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time