The El Paso Child Guidance Center has been serving El Paso’s most vulnerable for 69 years. Not only is the Center nationally accredited and award winning, but it is also the region’s leader in trauma-informed care.

Before applying, ask yourself:

• Do you like working with children and families from diverse backgrounds?
• Do you have a passion for mental health and wellbeing?
• Would you like to receive comprehensive world-class training in your field?
• Would you like to work in a child-centric and team-oriented environment whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families in a safe environment through mental health services, education, and awareness?
• Would you like to work in a place that honors self-care and provides team members monthly self-care mental health hours in addition to paid time off and other benefits.

If you answered Yes, then look no further and apply today and jumpstart your career in mental health!

Position Description

Title: Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC)

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

General Qualifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in State of Texas. Strong preference for prior experience with children, youth and families.

General Description: Provide individual, family and/or group therapy to clients.
Willingness to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Classification: Full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week (80% Direct Care, 20% Admin)

• In-person and virtual work options available

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide in-person (Center or community-based) and/or telehealth individual, group, and family therapy. Perform basic administrative tasks related to managing a caseload
• Maintain complete, accurate and clear clinical records and documentation within the Center’s electronic health record system.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings such as All Staff and Multi- Disciplinary Team Case Staffing’s (MDT).
• Participate in Peer Review process on a quarterly basis and other Performance Quality Improvement duties as assigned in accordance with the Center’s National Council on Accreditation standards.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Obtain and maintain individual professional liability insurance for respective licensure.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor and/or Behavioral Health Director.

Skills:

• Exhibit sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences in the service population
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in all Microsoft Suite program, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exhibit commitment to Center’s policies and practices to uphold diversity, inclusivity and equity at all levels of service delivery and employment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to empower children, youth and their support systems we serve.
• Demonstrate ability to work Collaboratively with other personnel.

Additional professional incentives: on-site and hybrid available; comprehensive specialty training such as EMDR, TF-CBT and PCIT; exposure to diverse populations; work-life balance; flexible schedule in alignment with agency priorities; child & family centric work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• El Paso, TX 79903 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• El Paso, TX 79903: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person