Licensed Therapist; LPHA - Independant

Overview

Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - In dependant Living at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our In dependant Living Team. As a Licensed Therapist, you ll conduct independent assessment and interventions based on treatment plans and consumer needs. May be necessary to travel to deliver services in homes or other field locations.

• Monitors consumer progress with treatment goals to determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Performs clinical assessment to evaluate the individual s priority population diagnostic eligibility and treatment needs.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on the reduction or elimination of symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness and increasing the individual s ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Provides crisis intervention to individuals to reduce symptoms and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment.
• Provides training/education on the nature of mental illness and addressing the symptom related problems interfering with the individual s functioning, and other trainings as designated.
• Performs activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.
• Responsible for participation in formulation of consumer s treatment (assessment of needs, treatment planning, admit/discharge planning and service authorization).
• Ensures all services provided meet eligibility criteria and are authorized in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Advocates for consumers to ensure that needs are met both within The Harris Center system and in the community.
• Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities.
• Completes reporting/training as designated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Meets divisional productivity standards.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

• Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavior, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human development, and educational psychology.

• Must have 2 years of experience working in a mental health setting.

• Clinical license through the State of Texas for one of the following:
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Licenser credentials plus one to two years of clinical experience post Master s degree preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver s License and be insurable under Agency policy.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, and well-constructed.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million. The Harris Center offers a full continuum of services at 80 sites across Harris County, with services in more than 40 languages and sign language to serve a diverse community.

With more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting behavioral health and IDD needs and helping residents reach their fullest potential.

The Harris Center offers a competitive salary and a suite of benefits designed to enrich your professional and personal life. Benefits include a robust retirement plan with company matching, opportunities for prior service credit, and enhanced Paid Time Off accrual. Additional perks include cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals, a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Eligible employees may have access to student loan forgiveness programs.

Shift: M - F, 8 am - 5 pm