Crisis LPHA

Position Summary

• Licensed Physicians of the Healing Arts (LPHA), Master’s level clinician, with a state license for providing assessment, diagnosing and treatment of behavioral health services, including crisis intervention.
• Position will provide clinical support consultations, as well as direct services in the form of assessments, diagnostic impressions, and evidence-based treatment for individuals interacting with MCOT or seeking services with TCC at all stages of service provision, including follow up.
• They provide the clinical disposition recommendations for crisis events (when fully licensed) and support the QMHP MCOT workers in their decision-making.
• Follows and ensures compliance and fidelity with all state and federal statues including Texas Administrative Code, as well as all contract and/or licensing requirements for the licensing counseling process in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Texoma Community Center.
• To conduct follow-up screening and assessments for individuals scoring in-need based on PHQ9 depression scores or discharging from local hospitals.
• Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Counseling required
• Two (2) years Human Services Experience required
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/ or addiction issues desirable
• Eligible for full LPHA licensure within 6 months of hire date

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• Current driver’s license and vehicle for use at work
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist required upon hire or within 6 months of hire date.
• Licensed eligible status required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred
• Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

• Knowledge of Office Suite