Therapist (LPC, LMFT or LCSW)

About the role

We are looking for a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our well-respected, residential treatment center for children, located in central Texas. Therapists are responsible for providing individualized group, family and individual therapy while maintaining a comfortable, safe environment and establishing an accepting, caring therapeutic cultural for kids and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating individually tailored therapy sessions with individuals, groups and families.
• Communicating and working with the interdisciplinary team and direct care staff to ensure the therapeutic needs of the kids and adolescents in care are met and to determine the best practice for meeting those needs.
• Collaborating to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Accurately completing and maintaining required documentation and case notes per New Horizons’ policy and state issued Minimum Standards including treatment plan updates and progress notes.
• Developing, conducting and monitoring appropriate therapeutic tasks, to assist each kid in accomplishing their treatment goals.
• Following the New Horizons’ Philosophy and Guidelines, Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedures.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy or another qualifying social services field.
• Applicants must be fully Licensed in the State of Texas in their respective fields. Accepted licensures: LPC, LMFT or LCSW.
• Applicants must be Eligible for Medicaid Billing.
• Applicants with a strong clinical background in trauma based therapeutic approaches (Trauma Informed Care and Trauma Resolution) are preferred.
• Experience in Residential Treatment, Play Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy with focus on Equine Assisted Therapy is a plus.
• Applicants must have insight and understanding of cultural diversity and have the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Be able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention;

Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and tuberculosis screening.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience $70,000.00 +
• Transportation assistance if needed within a 60 mile radius of New Horizons.
• 100% Paid Health Insurance Premiums for Employees (60 days after start date)
• Paid Time Off starts immediately upon hire
• Free Meals every day
• Tuition/Education reimbursement
• Cell phone plan discount on your account
• Christmas Bonus
• Mental Health support
• Professional Development and Training provided in the Youth Mental Health Field
• Life Insurance equal to salary (60 days after start date)
• 125% 401K Retirement Match after 1 Year of employment
• $500 in Flexible Spending Account after 2 years of employment
• Paid Work Anniversary trips at 5+ years

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience $70,000.00 +

Schedule

This is an on-site position and employees must reside in or near the Brownwood or Goldthwaite area.