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Job Description
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate - YLBHW Clinic - ARPA
42534BR
42534BR
Position Description
Provides individual, family, and group counseling services to patients to address various mental health and wellness-related issues. Conducts assessments and helps patients to problem-solve areas of need. Helps to develop coping strategies and action-based goals and objectives for patients. May specialize in a particular area of counseling.
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and outstanding customer service skills.
Major/Essential Functions- Provides individual, family, and group counseling services to patients to address various mental health and wellness-related issues.
- Conducts assessments and helps patients to problem-solve areas of need.
- Helps to develop coping strategies and action-based goals and objectives for patients.
- May specialize in a particular area of counseling. Assesses the mental and behavioral health status and needs of referred patients (in-person and/or virtually).
- Identifies patients with urgent mental health conditions(e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
- Provides brief intervention to youth and families, including skill-based interventions (e.g., emotion regulation skills, behavioral parenting skills, distress tolerance skills, etc.).
- Maintains communication with parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s).
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date session documentation, assessments, interventions, and recommendations.
- Facilitates discussions to help patients and families become more compliant with their treatment.
- Provides individual, family, and group counseling services to patients to address various mental health and wellness-related issues.
- Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans to address patient needs.
- Assist with the implementation of evidence-based models of care.
- Participates in weekly case staff meetings.
- Ensure counseling codes of ethics are enforced in all aspects of counseling services.
- Develops individualized treatment plan, in accordance with established standards, consistent with assessment and in conjunction with patients and family, to include goals, intervention, necessary support, or referral service.
- Documents patient discharge plans.
- Maintains communication with Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, as well as patient family members or legal guardians.
- Updates productivity reports.
- This valuable team member will support our vision and mission by consistently performing work in a manner demonstrating professional maturity, commitment and accountability according to the five values described in TTUHSC's Values-Based Culture: One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary and Beyond Service.
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)
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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