Budget Management, Community and Social Services, Conferences, Discharge Plans, Employee Assistance Plan, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Training/Teaching
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:- Interviews consumers, their relatives, and other interested individuals and agencies to obtain social and developmental histories to discover social/psychological problems.
- Performs therapeutic treatment with consumers or relatives of consumers, under supervision of the Unit Director or Supervisor in consultation with a psychiatrist or other physician.
- Participates as a team member in conferences designed for the diagnosis and treatment of consumers.
- Participates in the interpretation of methods and procedures to agencies responsible for carrying out recommendations of the clinic.
- May supervise other therapists, volunteers, and students.
- Acts as liaison between all appropriate agencies, physicians, relatives of consumers and community resources for purposes of admission, treatment, and discharge planning.
- May participate in budget planning, unit administration, and program development.
- Increase knowledge of Psychotherapeutic and social work concepts by attendance at work related to outside conferences and seminars whenever possible.
- Performs related work as required.
Education:
A master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited school. License preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and practices of therapy and social work, the functioning of social service or treatment facility of community resources and how to use them effectively. Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position.
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL
Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures. Position: 588
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5PM
Salary: $48,150-$52,965 LPHA-A Salary $23.1490 - $25.4639 Hourly *Depending on Experience*
$64,000 LPHA Salary $30.7692 LPHA hourly *Depending on Licensure *
Benefits:
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment
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Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR)