LPC - (Pediatrics)

Health Services of North Texas is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for our Pediatric Behavioral Health Program. Responsibilities Provide behavioral health/clinical services to children and adolescents receiving pediatric health care services. Behavioral health services will include psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention (individual, family & group therapy). Practice in a population-based practice management strategy with flexibility for warm-handoffs and the ability to respond to urgent situations. Act as a liaison between the clinic and patient families, schools, and other community agencies. Provide limited case management services to help facilitate appropriate school placement and to ensure patient is able to access any needed support services in order to optimize patient’s educational, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Provide up-to-date referral sources, behavioral health expertise, and other relevant information and training to medical providers and other members of the treatment team. Respond to after hours crisis intervention calls from Agency answering service. Clearly and efficiently document patient care plans in the electronic health record consistent with agency policies and best practice standards inclusive of assessments, case notes, summaries, service/treatment plans, reporting for 3rd party provider reimbursements. Provide accurate internal/external reporting of Behavioral Health Services including monthly reports, data collection and quality management reports. Develop and maintain ongoing professional relationships by promoting a high level of customer service that results in a positive experience. Perform other tasks as assigned by the COO or CEO. Qualifications Minimum Education: Graduate degree in counseling or related field from an accredited university. Licensure: Active and current state board license. Preferably a minimum of two years’ experience as a social worker or counselor, preferably in a community-based setting. Must have experience working with children (inclusive of play therapy), adolescents, young adults and their families and experience in providing appropriate play therapy modalities in support of patients’ needs after assessment. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Services of North Texas