Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - CR

About the role

The Licensed Therapist (LPHA) Competency Restoration is responsible for providing clinical services focused on assessment and legal education for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. The LPHA - CR provides training as identified by 46B statutory requirements with the curriculum approved by the state for competency restoration, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments as ordered by the court and returns dispositions to the court in a timely manner, making a recommendation on appropriate placement of a defendant.
• Facilitates competency restoration education in an individual or group setting, as needed.
• Works collaboratively with administration and management to enhance the overall quality of care and services provided across the agency in a trauma-informed manner.
• Provides communication to the treatment team related to defendants' learning.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of individuals served, family members, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Assists in the monitoring of relevant standards, industry best practices, and evidence-supported practices ensuring that they meet and exceed healthcare training practices and statutory requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Monitors competency status of patients and communicates concerns to the treatment team.
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt and modify training materials to accommodate patient and agency needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Master's degree (M.A.) from a four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavior, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human development, and educational psychology.

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience post Master's Degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience in training or instruction preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the behavioral health or intellectual or developmental disability field preferred.
• Clinical license through the State of Texas for one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Skills

• Working knowledge of general business software, including Microsoft Office, word processing, information systems, and so forth.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication skills, including public speaking, and professional writing.
• High degree of empathy toward individuals with SMI/COPSD/SED/IDD and the staff who work with individuals with SMI/COPSD/SED/IDD.
• Knowledge of appropriate rules, regulation, policies, and procedures related to Competency Restoration.

Benefits

The Harris Center offers a competitive salary and a suite of excellent benefits, including a robust retirement plan, generous company matching, prior service credit, Paid Time Off accrual, Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals, a free Headspace subscription, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, employees are eligible for student loan forgiveness programs.

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 a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County.

This position is located at 1200 Baker St, Houston, TX 77002, and the schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.