Under the immediate supervision of the Director of School Based Mental Health Services, performs assigned therapy and skills training services.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Education and Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Salary: $48,150-$64,000 Annual DOE
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM:
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Interviews consumers, their relatives, and other interested individuals and agencies to obtain social and developmental histories to discover social/psychological problems.
- Performs therapeutic treatment with consumers or relatives of consumers, under supervision of the Unit Director or Supervisor in consultation with a psychiatrist or other physician.
- Participates as a team member in conferences designed for the diagnosis and treatment of consumers.
- Participates in the interpretation of methods and procedures to agencies responsible for carrying out recommendations of the clinic.
- May supervise volunteers and students/interns.
- Acts as liaison between all appropriate agencies, Lorena ISD, physicians, relatives of consumers and community resources for purposes of admission, treatment and discharge planning.
- May participate in budget planning, unit administration, and program development.
- Increases knowledge of Psychotherapeutic, Skill streaming, and social work concepts by attendance.
- Performs related work as required.
Education and Experience:
- A master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related fields from an accredited school.
- Fully licensed (LPC, LCSW, RN, etc) or licensure candidate (LPC- Associate, LMSW, etc.)
- One year case management preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and practices of therapy and social work.
- Needs to be knowledgeable about the functioning of social services, treatment facilities, and community resources, and how to use them effectively.
- Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position.
- Must be able to lift up to 15lbs.
- Must be able to travel locally 5%; Regionally 30% and be able to transport clients.
- Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures.
Salary: $48,150-$64,000 Annual DOE
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM:
Benefits:
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
Department: Klaras Center for Families
This is a full time position
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