Licensed Professional Counselor

CFGC•Dallas, TX

7d•$30 - $55

About The Position

Child and Family Guidance Center is recruiting a client centered Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (Contractor) at our North Texas clinics. A community leader since 1896, Child & Family Guidance Center takes a comprehensive approach to treating individuals with complex mental and behavioral health challenges throughout seven North Texas counties - Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall. Since our establishment, we have been committed to providing quality, compassionate care to those in need. Today, we take immense pride in providing a wide range of comprehensive mental health services tailored to meet the unique needs of every North Texan. At Child & Family Guidance Center, we believe everyone deserves access to quality care, so no one is ever turned away-regardless of their ability to pay. From initial assessment to ongoing care, our doctors and counselors are committed to helping tens of thousands of North Texans each year recover from trauma caused by abuse, severe neglect, and poverty-empowering them to thrive in their communities.

Requirements

Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field, a Texas State Board license.
Minimum of 3 years professional experience in Mental Health, Family Counseling or Social Work
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker certified license only
Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable).
Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone.
Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all current city, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as CFGC Employee Handbook, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
NEW INTAKE APPOINTMENTS ONLY. Provide cognitive behavioral family oriented, medication training, parenting skills training, and case management services to clients of the agency per state specified standards and requirements.
Document with the understanding that all clinical notations are considered legal documents and can be used in the court of law. All documentation should be true and accurate, and under no circumstance falsified in any manner.
Monitor service authorizations for clients receiving therapeutic services
Prepare and present all assigned cases for review by supervisor, as required.
Provide services according to the efficiency Benchmark standards set by agency.
Prepare and present all assigned cases for review by supervisor, as required on a monthly basis.
Attend all team, individual, and agency trainings and meetings as required and scheduled by CFGC management.
Maintain professional certification and/or licensure, when applicable.
Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license and copy of current auto liability insurance.
Must have a working phone to provide services and be eligible for phone reimbursement.
Refer clients to in-house prescribers for medication management and treatment.