Licensed Therapist

About This Role

Provide and coordinate therapeutic services, case management, and crisis intervention for clients and their families, with a focus on children with emotional disorders or complex trauma. This role involves comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote healing and timely transitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate quality therapeutic services, case management, crisis management, transition planning and supportive aftercare services
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and collaborate with the treatment team to develop treatment and safety plans
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to stabilize behavior and promote healing
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and submit required reports
• Coordinate collaboration among referral agencies, family members, and other support systems
• Provide emergency crisis intervention and on-call clinical services as scheduled
• Manage admissions through screening, assessment, and completion of intake documentation
• Implement group programming to address social and emotional needs of clients
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans, including follow-up referrals
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local human and youth services agencies

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or education
• Current LPC, LMFT, or LCSW licensure
• 3+ years experience providing treatment to children with emotional disorder or complex trauma (DSM-5 defined)
• Strong people and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• No felony or criminal offense conviction against a child
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide on-call coverage

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with course work in the behavioral sciences or education
• Three years’ experience providing treatment services to children with emotional disorder or complex trauma, including defiance and conduct disorder as defined by the DSM-5

Nice to Have

• Certification in TF-CBT, Family Systems, and EMDR
• TBRI® Practitioner
• Previous experience providing therapy in a residential treatment environment

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