LPHA -Crisis Center

Responsibilities

• Perform face‑to‑face crisis assessments, interventions, follow‑up, and relapse‑prevention services for individuals with chronic mental illness at the Crisis Center.
• Provide routine case management, skills training, medication training, and psychosocial rehabilitation using a trauma‑informed, person‑driven care model.
• Assist individuals in navigating medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, and other individualized services.
• Initiate and collaboratively complete uniform assessments, then organize and document recovery plans that meet each person’s identified needs.
• Coordinate, monitor, and advocate for services; serve as a liaison on behalf of the individual served.
• Maintain a regular caseload and cover teammates’ caseloads when needed (e.g., staff absences).
• Deliver direct services—including assessments, person‑centered recovery planning, and all authorized level‑of‑care services—ensuring at least half of productivity is clinical.
• Provide services at the Crisis Center (EOU and CRU) in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines, under supervision of the Program Administrator.
• Use approved curricula and fidelity standards for all services; ensure services match intensity and individualized needs.
• Complete recovery plans after intake/full level‑of‑care admission or before prior plans expire, with personalized goals and objectives.
• Write clear progress notes using provided templates; submit documentation within two business days of service delivery.
• Implement trauma‑informed care practices and demonstrate effective problem‑solving skills.
• Foster collaboration, healthy boundaries, and positive professional relationships within the team; share ideas, techniques, and clinical expertise.
• Teach and explain information to fellow team members; model appropriate behavior for interns and students.
• Use company‑provided cell phone, tablet, car, and other materials appropriately per LifePath Systems policies.
• Submit monthly car mileage sheets, report concerns promptly, and maintain vehicle upkeep (e.g., washes, oil changes).
• Keep LifePath Systems equipment in good working condition.
• Provide crisis services and problem‑solving assistance to staff and individuals in the behavioral health program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a human services field.
• Independent, valid Texas license as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or licensed Psychologist (required for Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Art – LPHA).
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, case management principles, objectives, standards, methods, and program policies and procedures.
• Understanding of person‑driven care, cultural competencies, Least Restrictive Environment, and hospital alternatives.
• Ability to complete detailed yet concise progress notes for all services provided.
• Experience providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to assess needs, coordinate services, communicate effectively, and train others.
• Familiarity with the social services system and ability to connect individuals with needed services.
• Supervisory ability and professional communication skills with team members.
• Clear, logical thinking to handle potentially dangerous or emotional situations.

Schedule

Shift hiring for Sunday through Tuesday, 8 AM – 8 PM.