Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor, Evidence-Based Assessment, Psychotherapy, Coordination of Care, Community Resources, Cultural Competence, Child and Family Therapy, Professional Development, Consultation, Education, Screenings, Mental Illness, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Education, Outreach

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor. Somone who develops, plans and delivers evidence-based assessment and therapy services to youth and families. Assesses patient response to treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordingly. Coordinates care with other behavioral health providers, and with community-based services (e.g., pediatricians, schools). Think you have what it takes? Qualifications: Master's Degree Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, ore related field. Bilingual in Spanish/English Experience preferred 2 years psychotherapy experience with children and families required Previous employment in health care, a health care specialization in schooling or a field work practicum in health care preferred. One of the following Licenses/Certifications is required. LPC - Licensed Prof Counselor Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) LMFT - Lic Marriage &Family Therapist Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) LCSW - Lic Clinical Social Worker Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) PSYCASOC - Psychological Associate Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) Responsibilities: Provides evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings, assessments, and developmentally appropriate screenings, assessment, and focused psychotherapy in accordance with patient’s/family’s individual and cultural differences. Provides evidence-based psychotherapy for individual, family, parent and groups to help patients/families reduce symptoms of mental illness and improve functioning across environments. Coordinates patient care with community and TCH-based provider Assesses patients/families’ knowledge and utilization of community resources and provides information about additional, appropriate community resources. Educates self by reading professional literature and attending staff development and continuing education program as evidenced by attendance and CEU records. Demonstrates awareness of required competencies for provision of evidence-based assessment therapy services specific to the population and setting where services are to be provided. Seeks specific consultation, supervision, didactic training, or education in areas of competency to be developed. Educates others via presentations, community outreach and/ or student supervision. Demonstrates a willingness to implement changes as they arise as evidenced by peer and supervisory observation.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor provides evidence-based screenings, assessments, and psychotherapy tailored to individual and cultural differences. They coordinate care with community providers and educate patients and families about available resources.