Therapist, Mental Health

Overview

Job: Therapist

Are you seeking a career where you can make a difference? Gulf Coast Center (GCC) recruits people who are committed to compassionate, person-centered service. Join our team today!

• Monday - Friday 8a-5p
• 12 Paid Holidays each year (in addition to time off accrual)
• Great Benefits
• 5% Salary increase upon 90 days of employment
• Starting rate of pay based on experience doing a similar role
• Career Ladder

Job Title: Therapist - Mental Health Adult Services

Location: Galveston County

FLSA Status: Exempt

Working Status: Full Time with Benefits

The therapist provides therapeutic services to individuals in Gulf Coast Center adult behavioral health services from Galveston County. Therapy can be provided both virtually and in person. Primary responsibilities include providing therapeutic services based on the CBT model and other evidence-based practices within the scope of the therapist s license and training. The therapist will work within a person-centered planning-oriented services model, with supports, practices and beliefs into publicly funded mental health delivery systems.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, the therapist will consult with other team members on clinical issues to assist in developing a full range of options in community settings and to help clients meet goals and objectives on their person-centered recovery plan. The therapist will maintain a caseload of clients, create person-centered recovery plans, and collaborate with clients to develop and utilize therapeutic interventions based on presenting problems and symptoms.

The therapist will conduct diagnostic evaluations for adults as a member of the Mental Health Adult Admissions team. Office and remote based therapy provided as LPHA. Provide input for 180 day reviews for adults on caseload.

Gulf Coast Center is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, abilities, gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and age. GCC embraces trauma informed and sensitive practices, provides suicide safer care, and fosters a safe and compassionate environment that promotes racial and health equity.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Provides therapeutic management strategies and clinical coordination to individuals, groups, and family members using evidence-based strategies within the TRR model of care.
• Complete Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training and achieve competency as outlined in the current HHSC performance contract.
• Complete LPHA assessment necessary to determine eligibility for admission (inclusive of priority population).
• Complete the required diagnosis form indicating all five diagnostic categories.
• Accurately complete all LPHA Center required documentation necessary for admission process.
• Assure all required LPHA documentation is printed, signed, and filed in respective records.
• Conducts service delivery in accordance with Mental Health Adult (MHA) standards as defined by state and local authority. Assures services are not provided on assigned adults should the Recovery plan and/or ANSA not be valid.
• Conducts the Adult Needs & Strengths Assessment (ANSA) every 6 months or as clinically indicated for individuals as required & assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring completion of the initial & annual ANSA recertification in accordance with the Praed Foundation & HHSC performance contract requirements. A lapse/expiration of certification will result in termination of employment. Exception:
  If certification lapse/expiration is reported to supervisor within 24 hours of expiration date, employee will be granted opportunity to recertify by close of following business day. Any lapse/expiration greater than 24 hours will result in termination of employment.
• Additionally, all certified ANSA users are required to participate in semi-annual quality assurance training activities conducted by identified ANSA/CANS Super User.
• Identifies, arranges, advocates and collaborates with other agencies to assure an effective planned referral, discharge or transfer of services. (Includes completion of service summary.).
• Serve as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing individual/group therapy and crisis intervention services as needed and authorized by valid ANSA and Recovery Plan. Provide crisis services to adults and walk-ins as needed.
• Utilize Smartcare reports to monitor and complete required documentation as indicated by contract standards.
• All documentation is complete, accurate and clear as required by GCC Consumer Records Procedure within 2 business days and ready to be uploaded/entered into EMR within 7 days.
• Display professionalism and team membership when representing program throughout daily work.
• Participate in team meetings as requested to provide clinical continuity. Practice follow up and communication related to all…