"Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Abilene"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Abilene

Position Description
The employee in this classification will be an essential team member of the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) Program. This is an innovative multidisciplinary treatment team designed to deliver behavioral health treatment and support via telemedicine services to public school students in need of mental health services. This Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the delivery of clinical services to children and their families as part of a team working together to provide rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and connection to community-based providers. This clinician works to assess the child’s individual needs, coordinate services with schools and community providers and provide support during a crisis. This position will ensure the coordination between the school, student, family, and community provider is collaborative, family-centered, and committed to an agreed-upon treatment plan.

The employee in this position will provide triage, assessment, and brief clinical intervention services to children and their families. Provide care coordination and work with local providers to help identify the most appropriate resources for students. Work with families and providers to support continuity of care. Assist in managing the day-to-day administrative operations of health promotion services. (Abilene Region)

Requisition ID
42318BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum
$68,250

Major/Essential Functions

• Consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of providers.
• Administer and interpret assessments and measures.
• Lead weekly evidence-based group psychological interventions with child/adolescent patients (and their caregivers) virtually (and possibly in person).
• Develop treatment plans, in accordance with established standards, consistent with assessment, and in conjunction with patients and family, to include goals, intervention, necessary support or referral service.
• Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
• Maintain communication (verbal and written) with caregivers, school personnel, primary care providers, etc.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of assessments, interventions, and recommendations, and discharge plans.
• Adhere to ethical and legal requirements.
• Maintain communication with clinical supervisor.
• Update monthly productivity reports.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, supervisions, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees.
• Follow policies and procedures of the department.

Grant Funded?
Yes

Pay Grade Minimum
$65,000

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
Abilene

Preferred Qualifications

• Post Master’s degree Experience working with school-aged children.
• Post Master’s degree Experience in triage and clinical intervention services for children.
• Post Master’s degree Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Post Master’s degree Experience working in telehealth.

Department
Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Occasional Duties
Complete additional duties as assigned.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field. 3 years of related experience Licenses/Certificates: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC - A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) must be working towards LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A), Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.