LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

2 weeks ago

San Marcos TX USA, United States Hays County, TX Full time
Description

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for conducting and coordinating mental health services for all residents assigned to their caseload by the Senior Licensed Mental Health Counselor, including, but not limited to, ongoing individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling and crisis intervention. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor also counsels and aids residents in the completion of their assigned program activities.

Responsibilities

* Ensures that the immediate and ongoing mental health needs of residents on assigned caseload are met through on-site assessment, counseling services, contract services and community-based auxiliary services.
* Enhances the optimal emotional well-being of each resident assigned by Senior Licensed Mental Health Counselor, identify and treat residents with mental health symptoms and respond to mental health crisis.
* Serves as a liaison between the facility, Senior Licensed Mental Health Counselor and assigned probation officer concerning classification problems, progress reports, release plans, etc.
* Conduct at least one individual counseling session per week for residents on assigned caseload; sessions should focus on addressing behaviors, concerns and progress toward overall psychosocial functioning.
* Conduct group counseling sessions at least five times per week for residents on assigned caseload; sessions should focus on managing behaviors, improving social skills and preparing for release.
* Collaborate with the Senior Licensed Mental Health Counselor and other social service agencies to ensure quality of services for assigned residents.
* Participate in the development, implementation and approval of Individual Treatment Plans (ITP) oriented toward safe family reunification, preparation for return to the county of origin, or transition to an alternative living arrangement.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

* Must be a Master's level, fully licensed professional.
* Unrestricted LPC or LPC-Associate, LMSW, LCSW or LMFT or LMFT-A in the State of Texas.
* One to three years' experience in counseling, social services, or criminal justice, preferably with youth.
* Experience in working with clients with trauma, behavioral disorders or substance abuse and case management.
* Any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training may be substituted on a year for year basis.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Agency Hays County

Address 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1063

San Marcos, Texas, 78666

Phone 512-393-2223

Website http://www.hayscountytx.com

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