LPHA

Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every single day? Do you want to work where you are valued and feel like you make an impact? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, then please consider becoming part of the Central Plains Center family. We offer:

Flexible work hours

Generous leave time and holidays

100% health coverage for our employees

Matching retirement

Supportive work environment

Central Plains Center Our mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with mental illness, Intellectual Disabilities and chemical dependency, and their families, by providing accessible services and resources which support individual choices and promotes lives of dignity and independence."

Education and Experience:

Must have Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field

Must qualifiy as a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts as the term applies to rehabilitative services for persons with mental illness

LPHA is defined as an individual who is: a Licensed Professional Counselor as defined in the Texas Civil Statutes 4512g, or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) as defined in the Human Resources Code, Chapter 50, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Must have strong critical thinking, communcation and listening skills

Must have valid TX driver's license and be insurable

Job Purpose:

Responsible for providing initial eligibility determination for Adult and Child Mental Health Services, intake and assessments

Provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to adults diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and or children who may qualify for counseling services

Understand that trauma from events that are experienced by individuals, which have profound effects on that individual's psychological development and well-being

Job Function:

Performs intital eligibility determination for all clients entering services

Assesses and identifies client needs so that provider staff can begin service provision

Provides clinical supervision and sonsultation to mental health staff and provides specialized training as needed

Meet with clients and client famiies to ensure their needs are being met and resolve any issues or compliants that arise