Job Details
Job Location
Community Services 38th & I-27 - Lubbock, TX
Position Type
Full-time
Education Level
Master's Degree & LPHA (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Salary Range
$50,952.00 - $54,264.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Local Travel/Less than 25%
Job Shift
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Description
The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Division of StarCare is in search of a qualified compassionate Community Based Therapists seeking to make a difference in the lives of people.
StarCare Specialty Health System offers:

• An Engaging Work Environment
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package & 401(k) Match
• Generous Front-Loaded Paid Time Off, and more!

Community Based Therapist's Core Responsibilities:

• Engage in weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members, including through group supervision.
• While only one therapist works with a particular family, the MST team facilitates a supportive work environment to cover each other's clients for vacation/time off and support each other to maintain a work/life balance.
• Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST treatment model.
• Provide clinical treatment to families using the MST treatment model and principles. Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family's ecological context.
• Work comfortably with a diverse community of clients
• Learn how to effectively connect with the families in the communities served by the team
• Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff in change-oriented treatment.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt postion scheduled Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.
Qualifications
Community Based Therapist's Job Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area.
• Professional licensure (preferred):
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) under supervision of LCSW and working towards LCSW
  • Or provisional license with 2 years of full-time experience in related field

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must also have a current Texas driver's license and be insurable under the agency's insurance.
• Must have knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment including a personal computer with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Experience:

• Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
• Therapy with children and adults using cognitive-behavioral techniques
• Couples therapy using behaviorally based approaches
• Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth's natural ecology (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
• Collaboration and partnership with community agencies
• Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.
WHY CHOOSE StarCare?
Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! Join our dedicated team and transform lives in our community. Here's why you should choose StarCare:

1. Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
2. Comprehensive Care: From adult inpatient psychiatric care to programs for veterans and elderly citizens, we provide specialized healthcare services across diverse populations.
3. Collaborative Environment: Join our supportive and diverse community that values everyone's contributions. Collaboration and open communication drive our success.
4. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills in the behavioral healthcare field. We invest in your personal and professional growth.
5. Legacy of Service: Since 1967, we've provided hope and health to our community. Join our tradition of compassionate care and community support.

At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work goes beyond a job. It's a fulfilling journey of making a difference, providing specialized healthcare, and empowering our community. Together, we create a brighter future. Join us now!
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