LPHA - Intake & Counseling

About the role

This position performs complex therapeutic and psychosocial intake services including counseling, screening, diagnoses, skills training, routine case management, and others as clinically indicated. All services are delivered from a person-centered, culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy using state-approved evidence-based models (CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, Play Therapy, PCIT, and Family Therapy).
• Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments as credentials permit.
• Ensure individuals seeking services meet financial and clinical requirements for LifePath programs and explain offerings based on the individual’s level of care.
• Develop individual recovery plans and collaborate with the individual/family to determine the appropriate route of services and level of care.
• Collaborate within the intake team to ensure same-day access to services.
• Provide interventions in the community, home, and school to best meet the individual’s needs.
• Troubleshoot and organize support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes.
• Work independently and collaboratively, communicating effectively with supervisory staff when necessary.
• Ensure services meet the guidelines in accordance with the individual’s benefit plans and comply with TAC requirements/rules.
• Complete timely and thorough documentation, including signing progress notes within 2 business days of service.
• Adhere to crisis procedures and assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed.
• Maintain productivity target of 80 service hours per month.
• Ensure all documentation meets 90 percent passing auditing standards.
• Complete all required trainings prior to the due date.
• If bilingual and receiving a stipend, translate for other staff as needed and use approved language in service provision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.
• CCBHC knowledge and experience preferred.
• Certification in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, and/or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care Practices required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

$2000.00 sign-on bonus.