Counselor - Behavioral Health (LCSW or LPC)

Central Health•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Central Health is seeking a skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to join our Behavioral Health Services. The role focuses on providing compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed clinical care to reduce systemic barriers to mental health and substance use supports. The Counselor-Behavioral Health Services will conduct diagnostic assessments, provide strengths-based treatment, and deliver culturally affirming individual, family, and group counseling. Responsibilities also include crisis intervention, patient psychoeducation, advocacy, and clinical consultation. This position reports to the Behavioral Health Manager and services may be offered in various Central Health locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to anti-oppressive and trauma-informed care, fostering patient healing through empowerment, transformation, and hope.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited institution.
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience performing mental health and substance use assessments, diagnosis, and individual/group treatment.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic assessments of mental health and/or substance use disorders using the DSM, comprehensive clinical assessments, and psychometric screenings to deliver evidence-informed treatments addressing biopsychosocial-spiritual needs, strengths, and goals.
Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, strengths-based, and culturally affirming therapeutic counseling for individuals to enhance overall well-being.
Develop care plans and provide services in collaboration with the patient, treatment team, and care providers, consistent with Central Health's policies, mission, and goals.
Lead and facilitate psychoeducational and counseling groups, fostering cohesion, encouraging participation, and managing group dynamics.
Foster a safe, supportive, and healing environment for patients and their support systems.
Act as a subject matter expert on social work approaches, interventions, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
Respond to mental health and substance use crises through trauma-informed crisis intervention, de-escalation, and risk assessment.
Advocate for patient choices, values, and preferences with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain knowledge of community resources and benefits to refer patients and advocate for their needs.
Support continuous quality improvement and utilization management initiatives for the Behavioral Health Program.
Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, training, and other relevant meetings.
Complete all direct and indirect patient care documentation and services according to professional standards, program procedures, and regulations.
Facilitate mental health education for staff on trauma-informed care and behavioral healthcare services.
Perform other duties as assigned.