What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor position at Lakes Regional Community Center?
This position will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams that could include a prescriber, nurse, case manager, and community resource contacts. Responsibilities include:
- Completing assessments and diagnosis
- Recovery planning
- Liaison with other clinical service providers
- Provision of treatment
- Crisis services during regular business hours
- Documentation of client progress.
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) provided on a limited basis.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze clinical needs and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of actions, while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.
Other Requirements:
- Requires willingness to be flexible, resourceful and creative in problem solving.
- Must demonstrate an ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely to keep the individuals, prescribers, team members, and family members informed of clinical issues.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.
- Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and DSM V; working computer skills including MS Word and bilingual skills (English/Spanish), preferred.
Salary: $67,200/annually, $32.31/hourly
Schedule: M-F (8-5)
Full-time
Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:
- Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
- Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
- Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program
- 12 Paid Holidays per Year
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
- 2 Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year