LPHA Crisis Center - FT Evening

Texana Center • Rosenberg, TX

1d • $83,679 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) works in the Crisis Center, providing full-time evening services. Under the direct supervision of the Crisis Center RN Manager, the LPHA performs clinical activities including independent assessments and service interventions as directed by the recovery plan and/or identified client needs. In coordination with the RN on duty and the psychiatrist, this role determines eligibility for admission to the Crisis Center (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit). The position may provide assessments, crisis intervention, skills training, case management, case monitoring, and psychotherapy. The LPHA monitors client progress with treatment goals to determine the effectiveness of interventions until goals are achieved and actively participates in client staffing's to determine the best treatment for recovery. The position provides care to individuals with a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis, along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. This is considered essential staff and is expected to work during emergency events. The role is responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy.

Requirements

• Independent license as LPC or LCSW
• Texas driver’s license in good standing as defined by Texana Center’s procedure
• Minimum 2 years mental health experience post masters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health crisis services
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Spanish speaking

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical activities including independent assessments and service interventions as directed by the recovery plan and/or identified client needs.
• Determines eligibility for admission to the Crisis Center (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit) in coordination with the RN on duty and the psychiatrist.
• Provides assessments, crisis intervention, skills training, case management, case monitoring, and psychotherapy in the Crisis Center.
• Monitors client progress with treatment goals to determine effectiveness of interventions until goals are achieved.
• Actively participates in client staffing's to determine best treatment for recovery.
• Provides care to individuals with a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability.
• Works a 40-hour work week, Mon – Fri, 1pm – 9:30pm, with flexibility to meet program needs.
• Works during emergency events as essential staff.
• Adheres to and promotes the compliance policy.

What This Job Offers

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