Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Licensed Psychotherapist is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for providing psychological intervention with the patients. Supervision by a licensed psychologist will be provided, as needed, in accordance with the therapist’s licensure and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. The Licensed Psychotherapist will report information to the treatment team to assure knowledge of cognitive and behavioral skills and deficits that will impact the overall treatment program. The Licensed Psychotherapist may be involved in collecting research data in compliance with approved research techniques and authorized procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts individual and family psychosocial assessments and evaluations.
• Conducts psychotherapy and cognitive therapy in individual and group sessions.
• Develops, trains, and implements patient behavior modification improvement plans, in collaboration with clinical and TA staff, as needed based on patient psychological presentations.
• Develop a professional clinical impression, a supporting conclusion from evaluations, and consult with advanced clinicians/clinical specialists when appropriate.
• Establish realistic, functional goals and treatment plan, adhering to department treatment and programming protocols.
• Identify an appropriate duration of treatment
• Provide discharge plan recommendations in collaboration with other clinical and case management staff

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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to independently provide professional psychological services.
• Works harmoniously with supervisor, staff, and volunteers to generate productive work environment.
• Possesses an understanding of the dynamics of brain trauma rehabilitation, family systems and chemical dependency.
• Possesses strong communication skills.
• Has knowledge of current social problems and stresses which may affect the mental health of the individual and family.
• Understands the rehabilitation setting and the philosophy of care and treatment.

Education:
Master’s Degree and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychological Associate, LPC-Intern, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Texas State Board of Examiners, or Licensed Master of Social Work, or Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor, or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, as long as master’s degree completed in Psychology.
Experience:
Minimum of one year’s experience in providing psychotherapy services to adult populations. Additional experience in family therapy, treatment of chemical dependency, and experience treating individuals with acquired brain injury or related disorders in a rehabilitation setting preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Psychotherapy: 1 year (Required)
• Brain Injury: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPC, LPA, LPC-Intern, LMFT, LMSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

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