Registered Therapist 4 - BH - 1535

CENTRAL COUNTIES CENTER FOR MENTAL•Belton, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced (senior-level) psychological and therapeutic rehabilitation work. Work involves coordinating therapeutic rehabilitation activities for clients, including testing and assessing, counseling, and reporting, within a program area and developing protocols for an assigned program in rehabilitation therapy services. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position is located within the Bell County Jail mental health pods and must pass background check and screening to obtain clearance to work inside the jail system. Serves as a lead role in mental health programming in the mental health pods, to include clinical supervision of Center staff and graduate student counselors. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent on continued grant funding.

Requirements

Experience in a field relating to the agency program.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the social services arena with a Master’s Degree following and which allows for LPHA standing/licensure
LP, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (LPHA) required
LMSW and LPC-Associate may be considered if full LPHA licensure – as listed above – is obtained within six (6) months of hire
Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; of rehabilitation and psychotherapeutic methods; of casework principles; of community resources; and of the principles, methods, techniques and practices of clinical work.
Ability to assess client needs, to coordinate client services, and to work well with others.
Knowledge of community resources; of case management principles, objective, standards, and methods; and of program policies and procedures.
Ability to proficiently utilize computer programs, e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to see, hear and talk effectively within job requirements.
Ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods.
Ability to effectively handle potentially aggressive behavior in a positive manner.
Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license with an acceptable driving record.
Regular attendance and reliability is critical to business operations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Performs mental health evaluations, coordinates psychological activities across the treatment team, which may include jail staff, court officials, and family, as outlined by treatment plans and in line with program outcomes.
Conducts and/or assists treatment team in individual and group sessions.
May participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to psychological service provisions, as directed by Behavioral Health leadership teams.
Creates and maintains program schedule to ensure appropriate clinical coverage.
Participates in the interviewing and onboarding of program staff and graduate student volunteers.
May assist Director and/or Assistant Director of Behavioral health in program evaluations.
Reviews data and/or reports for completeness and accuracy.
Interviews clients, their families, law enforcement officials, schools, and health and social welfare institutions to obtain client information necessary to perform diagnostic or other required assessments to ensure compliance with all agency, state and federal mandates and ensure maintenance of funding.
Must stay compliant with all required training.
May serve as a liaison role between clients and their families, state and judicial systems, and facility or treatment providers based on treatment plan goals of the individual.
Identifies problem areas, service gaps and other issues that are barriers to services for clients.
Maintains responsibility for the initial attempt at resolution of consumer complaints.
Documents services in the electronic health record.
Assists with (intra) and (inter) agency service coordination and referral concerns.
Will serve as the Unit trainer on documentation requirements and conduct quarterly reviews.
Will assist with the monthly required QMHP-CS supervision requirement.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures applicable to unit functioning and assists with program monitoring/evaluation applicable to unit functioning.
May participate in organizational workgroups.
Performs related work as assigned.
Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity.
Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the 8-5 work day or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program’s processes.
Professional Development - Successfully complete training required to maintain skill competency and cross training to ensure consistency across program procedures.
Complete continuing education as required by professional standards and the Center.
Staff member is expected to maintain their mental and emotional well-being as part of their role.