Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - Competency Restoration

About the role

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Licensed Therapist (LPHA) for their Jail Based Competency Restoration Program. The CR-LPHA will work under the supervision of the Program Director to provide clinical services, including competency restoration education and legal education for defendants found incompetent to stand trial.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments as ordered by the court and returns dispositions to the court in a timely manner, recommending appropriate placement of a defendant.
• Facilitates competency restoration education in individual or group settings, as needed.
• Collaborates with administration and management to enhance the quality of care and services provided across the agency in a trauma-informed manner.
• Communicates with the treatment team about defendants' learning progress.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of individuals served, including family members, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Aids in monitoring competency status and communicating concerns to the treatment team.
• Adapts and modifies training materials to accommodate patient and agency needs.

Requirements

• Current licensure in the state of Texas as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• At least 1 year of experience in training or instruction.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the behavioral health or intellectual or developmental disability field.

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, cell phone discounts, entertainment deals, mental wellness support, and student loan forgiveness.

About Us

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million. Services are provided at 80 different sites across Harris County in more than 40 languages and sign language.