Job Number: 25-12549
Job Summary: This position is in partnership with Integral Care and Texas Native Health, a Texas nonprofit corporation. Texas Native Health aims to transform the lives of the Native American population of Travis County, Texas (collectively, the "Community"). Texas Native Health's mission is to strengthen and encourage the health and well-being of the
Community. The Team Lead LPHA will provide immediate support, intervention, and counseling services to Clients who are
experiencing emotional or psychological crises.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy to Clients to address mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and other disorders.
- Address co-occurring substance abuse issues of Clients and provide guidance on addiction treatment when necessary.
- Educate Clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for maintaining mental well-being.
- Collaborate with Client family members, support networks, and other treatment providers to create a comprehensive support system for Clients.
- Develop and implement treatment plans that may include referrals of Clients for additional services, such as inpatient care or specialized mental health programs.
- Coordinate with Texas Native Health to engage with the Community through outreach programs, educational events, and mental health awareness initiatives.
- Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to the unique cultural values and traditions of the Community and adapt treatment approaches accordingly. Advocate for Client mental health needs, helping them access the services and support they
require.
- Ensure compliance with mental health regulations and ethical standards in patient care and record-keeping.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partner organizations.
- Abide by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services' (SAMHSA) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) best practice indicators.
The Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA) provides assessment, triage, and treatment to individuals diagnosed with
mental illnesses who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders and/or chronic health conditions using a recovery based and trauma-informed perspective.
LPHAs work in partnership with racially and culturally diverse individuals to define and facilitate their desired life outcomes. LPHAs conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide assessment of strengths, preferences, functional impairments and symptoms of psychiatric and/or co-occurring disorder(s) at regular intervals to ensure optimal and personalized services. LPHAs deliver therapeutic evidence-based and best practice interventions including, but not limited to: skills training through psycho-education and patient education strategies, individual, family and/or group services, and delivering crisis services with linkages to crisis resources as needed. This position may have additional duties associated with providing bilingual communication services and may require the completion of a language competency test. On-call responsibilities may be required dependent upon unit protocols.
Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
Education:
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Experience:
Hours: Full-Time.
Workdays: Monday-Friday.
Workhours: 8:00am-5:00pm.
Salary: $71,439.68 - $91,078.00 annually depending on years of licensure.
Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!
Employee Benefits:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor
QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker
LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker