Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Company: PermiaCare
Location: Odessa
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Job Number: 142
Location: OdessaSupervises: NFLSA: Exempt (if fully
licensed)Division: MHSalary: $64,983 per year. Sign on bonus may be
available.Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm; Assigned work hours may change as
the needs of the agency and clients changeDriving required: YTravel
required: YSettings: office, field, remotePOSITION SUMMARY/JOB
PURPOSE:The Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides counseling to
eligible children, adolescents and adults with severe mental
illness as identified by the State assessment tool using the
state's approved curriculum for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
This position provides direct psychotherapy treatment, performs
client psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, guides
the treatment process, develops exit plans, provides psychological
and emotional support to patients, adheres to client
confidentiality standards, and provides training in trauma informed
therapy. The Therapist identifies the nature of the presenting
problem and the service and support the needs of the individual,
including locating and coordinating services and supports to
prevent or manage a mental health crisis. Services are provided
face-to-face and via telehealth methods.This position works
independently, under limited supervision, reporting major
activities through periodic meetings.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS:Education Required: A Master's degree from an
accredited college or university with a major in a social,
behavioral, or human service field including, but not limited to,
psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation,
counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, or
educational psychology and certification as an LPC, LMFT or LCSW.
An LPC-Associate may be hired for the position of clinician;
however, the candidate must obtain their full licensure within 180
days of employment.Experience Required: At least 1 year experience
with persons experiencing mental illness.Registration,
Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required:
- Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability
insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance
requirements.
- Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well
as pre-employment drug screen.
- Valid and current Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical
Social Work (LCSW) license. An LPC-Associate may be hired for the
position of clinician; however, the candidate must obtain their
full licensure within 180 days of employment.
- Must obtain state required CBT certification within 6 months of
hire.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide CBT counseling to children, adolescents and adults
utilizing the state's rules and processes.
- Complete recovery plans in accordance with state rules.
- Attend adult and children peer review meetings as needed.
- Provide direct psychotherapy treatment.
- Perform client psychological assessments.
- Develop treatment plans and guide the treatment process.
- Develop exit plans.
- Provide psychological and emotional support to patients.
- Provide transportation when needed.
- Maintain recovery plans for patients in program within
timeframes given.
- Document services within contract requirements in progress
notes and recovery plans.
- Meet production standards as dictated.
- Meet unit performance measures or targets.
- Maintain assigned caseload of individuals with mental
illness.
- Coordinate services to designated caseload.
- Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within
timeframe required.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment
information, client files and protected health information in
compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established
procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance.
Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for
the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and
completeness of program's processes.
- Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and
reporting requirements.
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy
requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with
individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and
visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful
behavior at all times.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor.
- Open and process mail/email in a timely manner.
- Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests
timely and accurately.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with
procedures, rules and regulations.
- Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma
informed approach.
- Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the
program in the community.
- Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company
policies and procedures.
- Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance,
acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times.
Driving may be required for this position.
- Complete all training as assigned prior to due date.
- Other duties as assigned.MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of
ADA; they are still required duties):
- Fill in for other clinical staff as needed.
- Attend national, state, and local conferences and trainings to
develop a working knowledge of recovery services.
- Respond to crisis calls as needed.
- Provide translation, if applicable.
- Participate in team meeting or staffings.
- Participate in community activities and/or attends community
meetings as needed.
- Participate in workgroups and committees as assigned.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
- Advanced knowledge of mental illness and treatment.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Knowledge of medications and possible side effects.
- Ability to identify and implement evidence-based practices and
curriculum.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality.
- Effective multi-tasking skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Welcoming, positive behavior.
- Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in
writing.
- Effective time management skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills, including positive
attitude.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Knowledge of trauma informed theories, principles and
practices.
- Flexibility and adaptability to different work
environments.
- Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and
Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Reading and comprehending.
- Reasoning and analyzing.
- Ability to coordinate with various inter-agency personnel.
- Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/First Aid requirements.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport
with individuals including co-workers.
- Ability to display comfort in interacting with individuals of
diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds and with social
service, healthcare, educational and criminal justice
organizations, as needed.
- Ability to acquire and utilize new skills as the job
requires.
- Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor,
individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of
activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives
without constant supervision.
- Model professionalism by appropriate dress, language, ethics
and work habits.
- Ability to drive personal and/or company vehicle. This position
may require travel to agency program sites, community and
residential sites, and/or locations outside the PermiaCare
catchment area. This position may require transport of agency
individuals and/or individuals served.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:Abilities Required:
- Light Lifting, under 15 lbs
- Light Carrying, under 15 lbs
- Walking
- Standing
- Sitting
- Operating office equipment
- Operating motor vehicle
- Ability to see
- Hearing (with aid)
- Ability to write
- Ability to count
- Ability to read
- Ability to tell timeOther (specify): driving required. May
require some travel after hours and overnight.WORKSITE CONDITIONS:
- Travel
- Inside
- Long or irregular work hours
- Working closely with others
- Working aloneADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other characteristic protected by state or
federal law.This job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may
be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job
description does not constitute an employment contract with
PermiaCare. Employment is at-will. Would you like to work for an
agency that makes a difference in the lives of people in your
community every day? Join our team of dedicated and passionate
staff and use your talents and skills to help others. Work one on
one and as part of a team with kids or adults with mental illness,
developmental disabilities, HIV or substance abuse diagnoses,
assist from behind the scenes in any one of our administrative
departments, or provide necessary support for the direct care
staff. Be an asset to your community while getting paid for
it!PermiaCare is a public agency that provides a comprehensive
array of services to persons experiencing mental illness,
intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use
disorders. We deliver high quality services to eight counties in
Texas, serving the community as effectively and efficiently as we
can. PermiaCare provides four main services: Mental Health (MH)
Services, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Services, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services, and Early
Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services.PermiaCare knows that quality
healthcare is important to maintaining a healthy life and providing
proper care for your family. Health insurance through BCBS is
provided free of charge to each full-time employee at PermiaCare,
with the ability to purchase coverage for your family. Dental,
vision, Colonial and AFLAC offerings are also available through
payroll deductions for any PermiaCare employee for themselves and
their family. Retirement, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance
Program (EAP), Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability and Workers
Compensation benefits are also covered by the agency. PermiaCare
provides training and development through New Employee Orientation
and ongoing training requirements. Educational assistance is also
provided for qualified employees.PM22
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Keywords: PermiaCare, Midland , Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Healthcare , Odessa, Texas
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