What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist (Pediatrics & Adult) position at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC?
The Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in a community health center setting. Services include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns, delivered in accordance with Medicaid and payer requirements, clinical competency, and organizational policy. The therapist works as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary care team to support whole-person care across the lifespan. Duties include:
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children (starting at age 5), adolescents, and adults, utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and ongoing clinical reassessments to support medical necessity and treatment planning.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and, when appropriate, caregivers or family members.
- Address a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, behavioral concerns, adjustment disorders, and family or relational issues.
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care as clinically indicated.
- Maintain competency in clinical practice by engaging in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and review of current research and best practices in child, adolescent, and adult counseling.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, care coordinators, case managers, and community partners as part of an integrated care model. Participate in the organization’s referral process by accepting patients or making referrals for patients who may need other services (e.g., medical, dental, vision, psychiatric).
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Enters case history and progress notes within the three-day encounter sign-on period. Modifies treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status.
- Maintain a full patient schedule (i.e., 1 patient per hour).
- Participate in case consultations, interdisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement activities.
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and available community resources.
- Adhere to all ethical standards, professional guidelines, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Education: Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Psychology, or related field.
Licensure: Current, unrestricted Texas license to practice as Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Experience: Experience providing outpatient mental health services across the lifespan preferred. Experience in a community health center, FQHC, or integrated care setting is a plus. Knowledge of trauma-informed care, evidence-based treatment modalities, and culturally responsive practices.
Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Travel: May require travel from one site to another; valid Texas drivers’ license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation.
Hours of Work: 8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work. Hours may vary based on needs.
BENEFITS
Our staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off Bank
- Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- 162 Bonus Plan
- Loan Repayment
- Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
- Extended Medical Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Legal Insurance
- Gym Membership
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- Incentive Program
CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.
CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.