Clinical Therapist (LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LCSW) - Adolescent PHP Center - New Braunfels, TX

Job Description:

Clinical Therapist - Adolescent PHP Center 

This facility's location in the New Braunfels area.

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for maintaining a caseload of adolescent clients and facilitating therapeutic groups at the facility. They will design treatment plans, evaluate the results for the client and make changes to the plan as needed, oversee clients’ trajectory at multiple levels of care and provide weekly clinical reports for insurance review. 

The Clinical Therapist oversees clinical interventions, participates in consultation and feedback with Supervisor. The Clinical Therapist will ensure proper documentation of clinical interventions that are compliant with Joint Commission. The Clinical Therapist is responsible for having knowledge of and compliance with policies and procedures of the center and provides as needed intervention/support to ensure compliance. 

The Clinical Therapist may be asked to assist in the revision and implementation of these policies as needed to promote therapeutic success of clients and safety of the facility. The Clinical Therapist will be asked to participate in clinical meetings weekly, and may be asked to provide training/education to direct care staff regarding topics such as mandated reporting, boundary maintenance, redirection, crisis intervention, etc. 
 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a small caseload (5-7 clients)
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed treatment goals
• Timely and accurate documentation of clinical interventions and treatment progress
• Participate in weekly clinical meetings with a dynamic and diverse clinical team
• Provide clinical documentation for weekly utilization reviews.
• Coordinates with residential treatment team for effective care of clients.
• Works closely with the Director of Clinical Services
• Maintains current TX licensure and certifications as required by the State.
• Prepared to support and assist in crisis intervention or other situations when deemed appropriate.
  
• Provide 2-3 sessions per week per client on caseload
• Clinician will also maintain a caseload in an outpatient setting
• Ensure completion and accurate timesheet entries and Electronic Medical Records notes within 48 hours of client encounters
  
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Empathetic and validating demeanor
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions
• Knowledge of ethical code and requirements of mandated reporting
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Motivation to grow and increase knowledge within the field
• Detail oriented and organized.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in a mental health field
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensure and Certifications to provide mental health care in the State of Texas
• Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups 
• Able to pass a background check

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) with matching
• Bereavement Leaves
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Innova Recovery Center, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Innova Recovery Center is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.