LPHA- Jail Diversion

COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER • McKinney, TX

2d • $36 - $0 • Hybrid

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 on the diversion caseload seeking services meet financial and clinical requirements for our 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. 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. Additionally: Exceptional Services (intake and counseling) as described in the Texas Administrative Code. For example: High-quality evidence-based counseling services Efficient person-centered intake services Consistent demonstration of evidence-based practices that promote observable change for clients. Problem-solver and team innovator Stewardship of Resources: Maximizes Resources and Impact. For example: Utilization of workforce time Creating value as a mental health professional through knowledge, skills, and abilities Utilization of agency resources Leveraging internal and external resources Cost reduction in services Innovative practices that maximize resources Integrity: Leads team as a role model of integrity. For example: Positive relationships within the agency, community, and individuals in service Meets state standards, and LPS policy and procedures Ethical work practices Community: A community builder and team champion for positive professional relationships with: Peers and supervisors Local partners and community Individuals and families Stakeholders and funders Leadership Continuous Improvement in Measurable ways: A leader of positive impact within and across teams and leadership to encourageprocess improvement and enhanced service delivery. Builds knowledge, skills, and abilities to continually grow as a resource to individuals in service and LifePath Systems. An innovator of forward-leaning ideas, techniques, and strategies to move LPS vision and values forward in all aspects the role.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• At least 3 years related experience in the field of mental health.
• At least 1-year related experience working with the court/legal system.
• CBT, CPT, TF-CBT certification within 1 year of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) strongly preferred.
• Intern status may be considered dependent on supervision status and time until full licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performing complex therapeutic and psychosocial intake services including counseling, screening, diagnoses, skills training, routine case management, and others as clinically indicated.
• Providing psychotherapy using state approved evidence-based models (CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, Play Therapy, PCIT, and Family Therapy).
• Conducting psychosocial and diagnostic assessments as credentials permit.
• Ensuring individuals on the diversion caseload meet financial and clinical requirements for programs.
• Explaining program offerings based on individual’s level of care.
• Developing individual recovery plans and collaborating with the individual/family to determine appropriate route of services and level of care.
• Providing interventions in the community, home, and school.
• Troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes.
• Working independently and collaboratively.
• Communicating effectively with supervisory staff.
• Ensuring services provided meet guidelines in accordance with individual’s benefit plans.
• Ensuring compliance with TAC requirements/rules with all services provided.
• Timely and thorough documentation.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Effective scheduling.
• Adherence to crisis procedures.
• Availability to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed.
• Providing high-quality evidence-based counseling services.
• Providing efficient person-centered intake services.
• Consistent demonstration of evidence-based practices that promote observable change for clients.
• Maximizing resources and impact.
• Utilizing workforce time effectively.
• Creating value as a mental health professional through knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Utilizing agency resources.
• Leveraging internal and external resources.
• Reducing costs in services.
• Implementing innovative practices that maximize resources.
• Leading the team as a role model of integrity.
• Maintaining positive relationships within the agency, community, and with individuals in service.
• Meeting state standards and LPS policy and procedures.
• Practicing ethical work.
• Acting as a community builder and team champion for positive professional relationships with peers, supervisors, local partners, community members, individuals and families, stakeholders, and funders.
• Leading continuous improvement in measurable ways.
• Encouraging process improvement and enhanced service delivery.
• Building knowledge, skills, and abilities to continually grow as a resource to individuals in service and LifePath Systems.
• Innovating forward-leaning ideas, techniques, and strategies to move LPS vision and values forward.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level