Group Therapist

Position Summary

The LMSW, LPC-Associate, LCSW, or LPC is responsible for delivering group psychotherapy and psychoeducational services to Mindful Health clients, either in person or through a virtual platform. In addition to facilitating therapeutic groups, the clinician supports various aspects of care, treatment, and service delivery in alignment with their professional licensure and scope of practice.

Education & Experience

• Must have a master’s degree in social work, psychology, human development, counseling or behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
• CPT, EMDR, & WET training or certification, preferred.
• Must be actively licensed in the State of Texas to provide clinical care, treatment, and services.
• A minimum of 1 years' experience in clinical assessment & diagnosis with a focus on the treatment and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges.
• Active supervision plan with an LCSW-S or LPC-S, if applicable.
• Active CPR Certification.
• Experience with serving military population preferred.

Job Duties

• Provide group psychotherapy and psycho-educational according to PHP/IOP program schedule.
• Cofacilitate family therapy sessions with clients in the PHP or IOP program, per program guidelines.
• Develop and review discharge plan with the client and family, as appropriate, per discharge planning policy (MH CS 007).
• Complete psychosocial assessment within 72 hrs. of admission to PHP or IOP.
• Assist in developing the interdisciplinary treatment plan, with clients in PHP/IOP programming, outlining focus for treatment, goals, and interventions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings with PHP/IOP clients.
• Document all clinical encounters with clients and groups clearly and concisely, demonstrating the therapeutic process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of utilization review issues, criteria for continued stay, and discharge.
• Demonstrate ongoing evaluation of clients’ diagnosis, psychosocial stressors, strengths, and opportunities for growth.
• Evaluate clients’ progress using identified outcome measures and discuss with the treatment team.
• Assist client and family with PHP/IOP discharge planning, including community resources and referrals.
• Discuss day to day programing with other clinicians to ensure quality care.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and staff.
• Maintains a positive, professional image in the office and in the community.
• Participate in QA/QI process, ensuring that services are evidenced based, and treatment is evidence informed.
• Maintain regular work hours, being on time and managing time well.
• Demonstrates personal characteristics of patience, tact, cheerfulness and enthusiasm toward the administration and clients.
• Must be able to appropriately respond to all types of behavior.
• Complete thorough documentation for client care PHP/IOP admit orders and PHP/IOP discharge orders.
• Reporting necessary clinical information to physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Assist in the event of a medical emergency.
• Any additional duties that facilitate the effective operations of the programs and services provided include but not limited to individual, couples or family therapy services.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and experience in the therapeutic milieu.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and state and federal regulations related to care, treatment, and services.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, and other laws applicable to mental health services.
• Knowledge of continuous process improvement concepts and practices.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy, as demonstrated by the ability to identify with and understand another person’s point of view and ask the right questions to determine the focus for treatment.
• Communication, as demonstrated by the ability to clearly convey, both verbally and in writing, detailed directions, describe processes in understandable terms, and concise documentation of the therapeutic process.
• Active listening skills, as shown by interpreting verbal and non-verbal cues, determine the treatment focus and understand information from colleagues and other mental health professionals.
• Critical thinking skills, as demonstrated by using creative problem-solving as part of the therapeutic process to find the best available options for clients.
• Organizational skills, as demonstrated by making sure each case is updated in a timely manner with the correct information and cases are prioritized based on client needs.
• Cultural competency, as demonstrated by being sensitive to diverse ideas, views, and beliefs, seeking to learn more about others while understanding one's own background and beliefs.
• Boundary setting, as demonstrated by setting boundaries in the clinician-client relationship but also in establishing a good work-life balance.
• Professionalism, as demonstrated by constantly learning and developing better ways to serve clients and the community.
• Time management, as demonstrated by giving clients the attention they need both in interpersonal interaction but also in completing documentation in a timely manner.
• Advocacy, as demonstrated by verbally representing clients in connecting with services, resources, and opportunities, especially for clients who may not know how to advocate for themselves.

Mindful Health Offers

• A healthy & positive atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full Time.
• Salary: $65K - $85K annually.
• Mindful Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and professional development of our employees. This position is eligible for the following benefits:
• 120 hours (15 days) of paid time off.
• 40 hours (5 days of sick leave).
• 24 hours (3 days) of paid bereavement leave per occurrence.
• Medical and supplemental health insurance (vision, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay Range

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

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