Crisis LPHA at Texoma Community Center

Sherman, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health Assessment, Diagnostic Impressions, Evidence-Based Treatment, Trauma-Informed Care, Clinical Consultation, Case Management, Cultural Competency, Microsoft Office Suite, Patient Screening

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

PURPOSE Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery VISION Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community. VALUE We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care. Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. 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 * Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma. * The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. General Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide * Ability to handle money/make change * Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures * Ability to effectively communicate * Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships * Ability to work with skill in identifying problems Security/Access: * Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization’s privacy policies and regulations concerning this information Equipment, Tools, Materials: * Standard office equipment * First Aid/Spill Kits Benefits The benefits offered to TCC employees are competitive, comprehensive, and demonstrate the company’s commitment to the well-being of its employees. Benefits include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered * Employer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability * Additional Opt-in benefits * Wellness Credit * Designated Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Extended Illness Leave * Retirement Plan * Payroll Direct Deposit * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Designated Paid Holidays * Supports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support, assessments, and evidence-based treatment for individuals in crisis or seeking behavioral health services. Deliver clinical disposition recommendations and support MCOT workers while ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes.