Hybrid Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - Foresnic Evaluations chez The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a LPHA (Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts) for our Forensics Evaluations & Assessment unit.  LPHA performs clinical activities such as independent assessments – Justice, Equality, Humanity & Tolerance 
Screenings (JEHTS) - of identified juveniles need(s). This positions interfaces with the on-site Evaluations team. This position may provide assessment of crisis needs, monitoring, and clinical services.

Your role in action:

• Performs clinical assessments to evaluate the youth/juvenile eligibility and treatment needs.
• Assess individuals that may require crisis interventions leading to reduce symptoms and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment, if applicable.
• Performs activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.
• Advocates for consumers to ensure that needs are met both within the Harris Center’s system and in the community.
• Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities.
• Completes reporting/training as designated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Other related Job Duties as assigned

• Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

What qualifications will you need:

Education:

• Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, and educational psychology.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist(LMFT) or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) .

Experience:

• Must have 2 years clinical experience. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, and well-constructed.
• Able to work collaboratively with others.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
•  Able to execute standard word processing software on the computer. 

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

 What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #7745
• Work location – 1200 Congress Drive.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.