Zero Suicide Therapist

West Texas Counseling & Guidance•San Angelo, TX

13d•$45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Zero Suicide Therapist plays a vital role in advancing WTCG’s commitment to suicide prevention and crisis response across West Texas communities. This position provides compassionate, community-based mental health services to individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, severe depression, and other acute mental health crises, ensuring timely access to high-quality, evidence-informed care. As a core member of the Zero Suicide program, this therapist not only delivers crisis-focused interventions but also helps expand access to ongoing, non-crisis behavioral health services. Responsibilities include providing individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as psychoeducation, all within the clinician’s scope of practice. This role supports continuity of care and promotes long-term recovery and resilience among clients. The Zero Suicide Therapist also serves as an ambassador for WTCG’s suicide prevention efforts through active participation in community partnerships, including the Tom Green County LOSS Team and the Concho Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition. Through these collaborations, the therapist contributes to a coordinated, community-wide approach to suicide prevention, postvention, and mental health awareness. WTCG is committed to supporting professional growth by offering no-cost training and clinical supervision for LMSW, LPC-Associate, and LMFT Associate licensees.

Requirements

Graduate or doctoral degree in a clinically relevant discipline with current Texas licensure (LMSW, LPC-Associate, or LMFT Associate)
No prior counseling experience required; experience in crisis mental health services preferred
Knowledge of community resources and social services
Familiarity with identification and reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, elderly, or persons with disabilities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively as part of a team
Ability to work independently with strong time management skills and minimal supervision
Proficient in basic computer skills including data entry and related software
Valid Texas driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurability
Must pass a comprehensive background check
Commitment to obtaining training in suicide prevention and crisis intervention upon hire
Demonstration of clinical competence in at least one specialty area (e.g., ACT, Gottman, EMDR, CPT, RPT) within 2 years of hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Veteran
Licensed Social Worker (LMSW)

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based, ethical clinical services adhering to accepted standards of practice
Assess, diagnose, and treat clients for a minimum of 30 hours per week
Conduct risk assessments for harm to self or others; engage in safety planning and referrals as appropriate
Provide compassionate care to clients of all socioeconomic and educational backgrounds
Empower clients within their natural support systems and make referrals to other services as needed
Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Participate in monthly Concho Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition meetings
Volunteer with the Tom Green County LOSS Team as a mental health professional (up to 2 standby weekends/month, with substitution available for personal loss)
Support community suicide prevention outreach, including trainings such as Talk Saves Lives, as time permits
Assist with marketing, fundraising, and public relations efforts as requested
Promote and convey WTCG's mission within the community
Abide by licensure requirements, code of ethics, and scope of practice at all times
Maintain professional licensure and liability insurance
Comply with HIPAA and the Texas Medical Privacy Act (Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 181)
Attend required trainings, including CBT, CBT-SP, and CAMS
Record sessions as requested for training and competency evaluation purposes