Counselors- Licensed - LPC, LCSW or LMFT

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a community health facility in Central Texas providing services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. We serve McLennan, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network provides a quality work environment for all current and potential employees. We recognize the importance of having employees who enjoy where they work and whose main goal is to care for the people we serve. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment improving the lives of people in your community by providing exceptional service in behavioral healthcare and developmental disabilities, apply today to join our team. Our goal at Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is to promote an environment of quality customer service in which staff work with pride, integrity, and commitment, and are valued for their individual worth and contribution.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Go to www.hotbhn.org to obtain a more comprehensive overview of positions and a link to apply online.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network has Licensed Counselor positions open in various units.

As a Licensed Therapist, you'll conduct independent assessment and interventions based on treatment plans and consumer needs.

The primary function of these positions is to provide therapeutic mental health services primarily to youth, adults, and families in accordance with best-practice standards, evidence-based interventions and individualized recovery planning. Therapies might include, but are not limited to, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Exemplary communication skills are necessary to interface with individuals served, accurately document service provision, and work with community partners as part of linking families to other needed resources. These positions will have the opportunity to participate in and/or lead community education, engagement and outreach events and programming (i.e. groups, workshops, classes, courses). Other responsibilities include consultation with staff as needed one-on-one or in small groups. The Counselor may participate in strategic or program planning for delivery of behavioral health services by program.

Counselor – LPC Veterans One Stop

This Licensed clinician will provide clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions based on best practices to service members, veterans, and family members at the Veterans One Stop.

Counselor- CTC/Diversion Center

Counselors for the CTC work with the crisis team to maintain a therapeutic environment for clients under 24-hour care. Duties include performing crisis and substance abuse counseling, developing plans for treatment and discharge, and providing individual and group therapy.

Counselor- TCOOMMI- Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments

Counselors are responsible for completing clinical assessments to determine program eligibility or referral to appropriate resources. Provides recovery-oriented case management services to adult mental health consumers. Coordinates services with Parole and Probation (Community Supervision and Corrections Department) and works closely with other community agencies to link clients to needed services.

Counselor- Integrated Health (Regional Offices)

Counselor will provide short-term counseling and skills training services to patients and their families in rural integrated health settings, provides care coordination, system navigation, crisis intervention, and community resource linkage and referrals for individuals served and works with interdisciplinary team to coordinate both behavioral and physical health care in rural primary care settings.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person, considering past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network values who we are and who we serve. We recognize that each person is different, with different skills, background, knowledge, and experience. As a result, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms.

Positions will pay biweekly stipends for bilingual applicants hired for the position. Testing will be provided to ensure competency and understanding of behavioral health concepts.

Salary: $64,000

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – begins after 3 months full time employment

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)
**Certain Requirements Needed**

EOE