Therapist

Therapist

Role Responsibilities

• The Therapist provides direct services to individuals, both Youth and Adults, diagnosed with serious and pervasive mental illness.
• The desired candidate must have diverse, well-developed clinical skills as well as rehabilitation skills, working with a wide range of behavioral and substance abuse problems.
• The candidate will be well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), brief solution focused therapy, group therapy as well as a conceptual understanding of assessment, crisis management, family systems, case management and coordination of services and community resources.
• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team within a multi-faceted behavioral health care delivery system.
• Must be able to develop Recovery Plans, complete Adult/Children Needs and Strength Assessments for patients on assigned caseload.
• The position will provide clinical services to self-paying, individuals, private insurance and eligible Medicaid, Medicare and Priority population patients.
• Documentation and assessments must meet all applicable standards.
• Must have excellent engagement, time management and organizational skills.
• Will assume responsibility for own Productivity expectation.
• Routine hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday with flexibility for schedule changes to allow for work outside routine hours or day.
• Reports directly to the Clinic Supervisor.
• Responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of compliance policy.

• Salary
• 90% $73,123.26 annually to start
• 95% $77,185.68 annually at 6 months with satisfactory performance
• 100% $81,248.18 annually

• Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills
• Master’s in counseling, Psychology or related field
• Texas license as LCSW, LMFT or LPC
• Texas driver’s license in good standing as defined by Texana Center’s procedure
• CBT certified or obtain within 6 months of employment
• 2 years therapy experience in mental health field

• Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills
• Spanish speaking

• Job related Physical Requirements
• Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR.
• Must be able to perform moderate lifting and carrying (15-44#), pushing, stooping, repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting.
• Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.
• Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer