Licensed Mental Health Counselor - TCHATT Amarillo
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Extended Job Title
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - TCHATT Amarillo
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
512401 - Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl
Position Description
Provides individual, family, and group counseling services to patients to address various mental health and wellness-related issues. Conducts assessments and helps patients to problem-solve areas of need. Helps to develop coping strategies and action-based goals and objectives for patients. May specialize in a particular area of counseling.
Requisition ID
38686BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education and/or experience.
Major/Essential Functions
The employee in this classification will be an essential team member of the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) Program. This is an innovative multidisciplinary treatment team designed to deliver behavioral health treatment and supports via telemedicine services to public school students in need of mental health services. This Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for the delivery of clinical services to children and their families as part of a team working together to provide rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and connection to community-based providers.  This clinician works to assess the child's individual needs, coordinate services with schools and community providers and provides support during crisis. This position will ensure the coordination between school, student, family, and community provider is collaborative, family centered, and committed to an agreed upon treatment plan.

Provide triage, assessment, and brief clinical intervention services to children and their families. Provide care coordination and work with local providers to help identify the most appropriate resources for students. Work with families and providers to support continuity of care.  Assist in managing the day-to-day administrative operations of health promotion services. (Amarillo Region) 

• Consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of providers.
• Administer and interpret assessments and measures.
• Lead weekly evidence-based group psychological interventions with child/adolescent patients (and their caregivers) virtually (and possibly in person).
• Develop treatment plans, in accordance with established standards, consistent with assessment, and in conjunction with patients and family, to include goals, intervention, necessary support or referral service. 
• Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
• Maintain communication (verbal and written) with caregivers, school personnel, primary care providers, etc.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of assessments, interventions, and recommendations, and discharge plans.
• Adhere to ethical and legal requirements.
• Maintain communication with clinical supervisor.
• Update monthly productivity reports.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, supervisions, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees.
• Follow policies and procedures of the department.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

    
Grant Funded?
Yes
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with education and/or experience.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
Amarillo
Campus
HSC - Amarillo
Department
Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Health Care Professional
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of related experience required.

Current licensure in the State of Texas in one of the following:

* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 
* Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC - A) 
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
* Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)  must be working towards LCSW
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A) 
* Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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