Position performs complex therapeutic and psychosocial intake services including counseling, screening, diagnoses, skills training, routine case management, and others as clinically indicated. All services are delivered from a person-centered, culturally, and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed perspective. Primary responsibilities include providing psychotherapy using state approved evidence-based models (CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, Play Therapy, PCIT, and Family Therapy) and conducting psychosocial and diagnostic assessments as credentials permit. Ensures individuals seeking services meet financial and clinical requirements for LifePath programs and has ability to explain offerings based on individual’s level of care. Develops individual recovery plans and collaborates with the individual/family to determine appropriate route of services and level of care. Collaboratively works within intake team to ensure same day access to services.

Requires use of initiative and independent judgment to provide interventions in the community, home, and school to best meet the individual’s need. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed and have effective communication with supervisory staff when necessary. Ensures services provided meet the guidelines in accordance with individual’s benefit plans. Ensures compliant with TAC requirements/rules with all services provided. Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, adherence to crisis procedures and availability to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed.

General Targets: Productivity target of 80 services hours per month. All progress notes are signed within 2 business days of service. All documentation meets 90 percent passing auditing standards. All required trainings are completed prior to due date.

If Bilingual and receiving stipend, employee will be available to translate for other staff as needed and will utilize approved language in the provision of services as needed.

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred but will accept Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy – Associate, or LMSW Under Supervision.
• CCBHC knowledge and experience preferred.
• CBT, CPT, TF-CBT, Play Therapy, and/or PCIT certification preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care Practices required.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.