About Hope Christian Health Center

Hope Christian Health Center is a non-profit, faith-based organization operating two clinics in North Las Vegas, a mobile outreach team, and the HCHC Recuperative Care Center (HCHC RCC) in Las Vegas.

The HCHC RCC is a 38 bed inpatient program that offers
primary care, case management, wound care, and other supportive services to clients who are homeless made possible through partnership with the City of Las Vegas.

Our mission is to glorify God as we demonstrate Christ's love to the Las Vegas community by providing excellent, affordable care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Competitive incentives for Spanish speaking clinicians

JOB TITLE: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

REPORTING TO: Mental Health Program Development Manager

FSLA TYPE: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Hope Christian Health Center is a key member of our integrated care team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health services. This role involves providing evidence-based psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and collaborating with primary care providers, case coordinators, and community health workers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to conduct warm handoffs for timely mental health interventions.
• Perform crisis interventions and create safety plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, adhering to FQHC and state regulations.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and quality management policies.
• Maintains all BLS certifications and state licensure up to date

Administrative Duties:

• Assist with the completion of intake forms and other clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and update integrated care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to align mental health services with the center’s mission and values.
• Ensure all clinical services meet the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program standards.
• Stay informed about and comply with all state of Nevada FQHC requirements, including billing, reporting, and documentation standards.

Other Duties:

• Promotes and demonstrates Hope values of: Gospel motivation, Prayer, Excellence, Stewardship, Patience, Thankfulness, Humility, Service, Dignity through Relationship and Hospitality and Joy
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, and case consultations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in mental health and integrated care.
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• The LMFT ensures compliance with state and FQHC regulations and adapts to evolving program requirements, supporting our mission to offer holistic care to underserved populations.
• The LMFT ensures compliance with all 19 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program Requirements.
• The LMFT is also expected to actively participate in and support quality improvement activities and the clinical practice team efforts emphasizing the importance of the individual patient and putting the patient’s needs first.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family from an accredited institution - required
• Active LMFT license in Nevada - required
• At least 2 years of clinical experience with a focus on psychotherapy - preferred
• Experience working in an integrated care setting, preferably within a primary care environment – preferred
• Familiarity with FQHC regulations and requirements – preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and English - required

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Faith to believe that Hope is a ministry of God, exemplifying the love of Christ, and held and directed by the Holy Spirit.
• Demonstrated passion for community health care.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage performance goals.
• Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Strong clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to perform crisis interventions and develop safety plans in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Adaptable to new program requirements as HCHC expands its services.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Frequent sitting. Manual dexterity. Good reading eyesight and vision for close work. Ability to communicate by speaking and hearing in person or on the phone.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person