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Job Description
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - TCHATT Amarillo
Amarillo
38686BR
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.
Major/Essential Functions
The employee in this classification will be an essential team member of the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) Program. This is an innovative multidisciplinary treatment team designed to deliver behavioral health treatment and supports via telemedicine services to public school students in need of mental health services. This Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the delivery of clinical services to children and their families as part of a team working together to provide rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and connection to community-based providers. This clinician works to assess the child's individual needs, coordinate services with schools and community providers and provides support during crisis. This position will ensure the coordination between school, student, family, and community provider is collaborative, family centered, and committed to an agreed upon treatment plan.
Provide triage, assessment, and brief clinical intervention services to children and their families. Provide care coordination and work with local providers to help identify the most appropriate resources for students. Work with families and providers to support continuity of care. Assist in managing the day-to-day administrative operations of health promotion services. (Amarillo Region)- Consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of providers.
- Administer and interpret assessments and measures.
- Lead weekly evidence-based group psychological interventions with child/adolescent patients (and their caregivers) virtually (and possibly in person).
- Develop treatment plans, in accordance with established standards, consistent with assessment, and in conjunction with patients and family, to include goals, intervention, necessary support or referral service.
- Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
- Maintain communication (verbal and written) with caregivers, school personnel, primary care providers, etc.
- Maintain accurate and updated documentation of assessments, interventions, and recommendations, and discharge plans.
- Adhere to ethical and legal requirements.
- Maintain communication with clinical supervisor.
- Update monthly productivity reports.
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, supervisions, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees.
- Follow policies and procedures of the department.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of related experience required.
Current licensure in the State of Texas in one of the following:
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 receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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- 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
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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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