Licensed Professional Counselor
About The Position
Child and Family Guidance Center is seeking compassionate, culturally responsive, and clinically skilled Licensed Therapists to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. The Licensed Therapists conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose mental health conditions as appropriate, and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs. Licensed Therapists deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and family systems therapies to help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; build effective coping skills; and improve overall functioning and well-being. Licensed Therapists work collaboratively with patients and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary providers to support progress toward treatment goals, address life stressors and mental health disorders, and promote long-term recovery and resilience. This position may provide services in clinic, community-based, school-based, and/or telehealth settings depending on program needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
- Current Texas licensure in good standing as one of the following: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
- Experience working with diverse populations and individuals with serious mental illness, trauma, substance use, or co-occurring disorders
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to utilize electronic health records (EHR)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience in community mental health or federally funded programs
- Experience with trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based practices
- Knowledge of Texas Medicaid documentation requirements
- Experience providing telehealth services
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
- Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy services
- Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning as needed
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Texas Medicaid payer, and organizational standards
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, psychiatrists, schools, hospitals, probation officers, case managers, and community resources
- Monitor client progress and update treatment plans regularly
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical supervision
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, coping skills, and community resources
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Texas state regulations, payer requirements, and agency policies
- Support continuity of care and follow-up services
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and required trainings
Benefits
- No employer sponsored benefits are provided (e.g. health insurance, PTO, retirement)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
