Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead

Evaluates and provides diagnostic impressions. Formulates treatment plan according to evidence based practices and protocol. Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions as needed. Monitors patients for suicidal/homicidal intent and ensures patient safety if necessary. Undertake crisis intervention, as needed.Participates in any supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks. Maintains client records and performs data entry as required by protocol. Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals-served, families and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with professional ethics and with both federal and state regulations.Provides clinical supervision under a supervision plan with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council to at least one team member pursuing their independent practice licensure if appropriate given staffing at the time, in accordance with licensure requirements (LPC-S for LPC-As, LCSW-S for LMSWs, LMFT-S for LFMT-As). Regularly provides individual and/or group supervision and participates in training to support supervisee. Reviews documentation and closes supervisees session notes. Provides feedback and recommendations regarding documentation, as needed.Serves as a clinical lead and works closely with the social workers and/or professional counselors on staff to provide mentorship, support, and consultation, as needed. Provides guidance, direction, debriefing, clinical staffing, and support to staff, including care coordinators. May help with coverage, staffing, and workflow optimization.Provides expert care for patients with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, while also addressing their psychosocial factors. Applies clinical experience, condition specific training, and certifications to contribute to patients improved healthcare outcomes.Participates in the development and implementation of projects, and leading or participating in committees and/or workgroups. Participates in quality improvement and initiatives that analyze professional practice, outcomes and efficiencies, including peer review, chart review, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities.Participates in meetings, continuing education opportunities, academic and research opportunities to optimize patient best practice and interdepartmental collaboration. Attends appropriate training workshops, interdisciplinary meetings and client staffing as required. Performs all other duties as assigned.