POSITION SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE : The Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides counseling to eligible children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness as identified by the State assessment tool using the state's approved curriculum for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). This position provides direct psychotherapy treatment, performs client psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, guides the treatment process, develops exit plans, provides psychological and emotional support to patients, adheres to client confidentiality standards, and provides training in trauma informed therapy. The Therapist identifies the nature of the presenting problem and the service and support the needs of the individual, including locating and coordinating services and supports to prevent or manage a mental health crisis. Services are provided face-to-face and via telehealth methods.This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS : Education Required : A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, or educational psychology and certification as an LPC, LMFT or LCSW. An LPC-Associate may be hired for the position of clinician; however, the candidate must obtain their full licensure within 180 days of employment.Experience Required : At least 1 year experience with persons experiencing mental illness.Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required : Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.Valid and current Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) license. An LPC-Associate may be hired for the position of clinician; however, the candidate must obtain their full licensure within 180 days of employment.Must obtain state required CBT certification within 6 months of hire.
