Licensed Mental Health Counselor-LPHA

Lakes Regional Community Center • Mount Pleasant, TX

5h

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPHA) is responsible for completing assessments and diagnosis, recovery planning, and acting as a liaison with other clinical service providers. This role involves the provision of treatment and crisis services during regular business hours, documentation of client progress, and the application of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). The counselor must demonstrate the ability to analyze clinical needs and social situations, identify problems and alternative courses of action, and exhibit multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills. The position requires flexibility, resourcefulness, and creativity in problem-solving.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, psychology or other qualified social, behavioral or human services field
• Licensure in one of the following: LPHA, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Ph.D.
• Willingness to be flexible, resourceful and creative in problem solving
• Ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely to keep the individuals, prescribers, team members, and family members informed of clinical issues
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Acceptable driving record
• Personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas
• Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and DSM V
• Working computer skills including MS Word

Nice To Haves

• Prior mental health experience
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a fast-paced work setting
• Ability to plan, implement and prioritize assignments
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
• Work well in a team setting

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and diagnosis
• Recovery planning
• Liaison with other clinical service providers
• Provision of treatment and crisis services during regular business hours
• Documentation of client progress
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 13 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation per Year with Progressively Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year
• Tuition discounts for select Colleges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees