Contract Therapist LPHA (LPC, LCSW, LFMT) 

Classification:

Contractor $30-$50 Per Hour

 Date:

10/03/2023

Reports to:

Director of Mental Health Programs

Travel: 

As needed.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an LPHA (LPC, LCSW or LFMT) to work in one of our multiple locations in the Dallas, Navarro and surrounding counties. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all current city, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as CFGC Employee Handbook, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
•  Provide cognitive behavioral family oriented, individual and/or group therapeutic mental health services, medication training, parenting skills training, and case management services to clients of the agency per state specified standards and requirements
•  Document with the understanding that all clinical notations are considered legal documents and can be used in the court of law. All documentation should be true and accurate, and under no circumstance falsified in any manner.
•  Monitor service authorizations for clients receiving therapeutic services

•  Prepare and present all assigned cases for review by supervisor, as required.
• Provide services according to the efficiency Benchmark standards set by agency.
•  Prepare and present all assigned cases for review by supervisor, as required on a monthly basis.
•  Attend all team, individual, and agency trainings and meetings as required and scheduled by CFGC management.
•  Maintain professional certification and/or licensure, when applicable.

•  Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license and copy of current auto liability insurance.
•  This position requires up to 65% local travel and employees are responsible for providing their own transportation.
• Must have a working phone to provide services and be eligible for phone reimbursement.
•  Refer clients to in-house prescribers for medication management and treatment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Bilingual is a plus
• Strong ability to work well with a multi-functional team of case managers, clinical and support staff
• Strong documentation and time management skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field, a Texas State Board license.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in Mental Health, Family Counseling or Social Work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable). 
• Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone. 

• Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned.