Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Description

Serves as the leader, coordinates and monitors adult mental health services to individuals assigned to the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)/Level of Care 4 within the (fidelity standards) (TRR) service array. Trains and provides direct supervision and productivity monitoring to the ACT team staff as well as evaluates and monitors staff competencies in provision of services.  Ensures that the team maintains fidelity to evidence-based practices and contract requirements. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to include prescriber, nurse, case manager, and a licensed professional of the healing arts (LPHA) and develops community resource contacts.  Responsibilities include documentation of client progress, completing assessments, intakes, crisis, reviews, recovery planning, and ensures diagnosis are current while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills for individuals receiving ACT services.  Demonstrates the ability to analyze clinical needs and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of actions, and directing the ACT team towards outcomes.  Requires willingness to be flexible, resourceful, and creative in problem solving.  Must demonstrate an ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely to keep the individuals, prescriber, team members, and family members informed about progress developments.  Keeps the director informed of day to day operations.

Ability to interact verbally with consumers, family members, and providers.  Knowledge of community resources. Ability to transport consumers. Ability to lead groups. Delivers Patient and Family Education services using state-approved TIMA materials. Has the ability to facilitate and lead group activities. Is aware of and can incorporate Stages of Change (COPSD) into treatment planning for assigned individuals with chemical dependency issues.  Is proficient in Psychosocial Rehabilitation techniques and programming. Can create reports utilizing Anasazi and Excel spreadsheets.

Other Requirements:

• Requires willingness to be flexible, resourceful and creative in problem solving. 
• Must demonstrate an ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely to keep the individuals, prescribers, team members, and family members informed of clinical issues.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas. 
• Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and DSM V; working computer skills including MS Word and bilingual skills (English/Spanish), preferred.

Salary: $68,250/annually, $32.81/hourly

Schedule: M-F (8-5)

Full-time

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 13 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Masters or better in Psychology or related field.

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Preferred

2 years:

Related work experience in a mental health setting.