Licensed Professional Counselor

Child and Family Guidance Center is recruiting a client centered Contract Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (LPC,LCSW, or LMFT) at our North Texas clinics.

Position Summary

Child and Family Guidance Center is seeking compassionate, culturally responsive, and clinically skilled Licensed Therapists to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. The Licensed Therapists conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose mental health conditions as appropriate, and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs. Licensed Therapists deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and family systems therapies to help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; build effective coping skills; and improve overall functioning and well-being. Licensed Therapists work collaboratively with patients and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary providers to support progress toward treatment goals, address life stressors and mental health disorders, and promote long-term recovery and resilience. This position may provide services in clinic, community-based, school-based, and/or telehealth settings depending on program needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy services
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning as needed
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Texas Medicaid payer, and organizational standards
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, psychiatrists, schools, hospitals, probation officers, case managers, and community resources
• Monitor client progress and update treatment plans regularly
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical supervision
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, coping skills, and community resources
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Texas state regulations, payer requirements, and agency policies
• Support continuity of care and follow-up services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and required trainings

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
• Current Texas licensure in good standing as one of the following:
  • LPC
  • LCSW
  • LMFT
  • Licensed Psychologist
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals with serious mental illness, trauma, substance use, or co-occurring disorders
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to utilize electronic health records (EHR)

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in community mental health or federally funded programs
• Experience with trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of Texas Medicaid documentation requirements
• Experience providing telehealth services

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinic and community-based settings
• Combination of office, telehealth, school, or field-based services depending on assignment
• Flexible scheduling may be available, including some evening hours

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods
• Ability to travel locally within the service area if required
• Ability to respond appropriately during crisis situations

Compensation (Contract Rates)

• Compensation is provided on a per-service basis and is contingent upon timely completion of required documentation and services meeting payer and organizational standards.
• $65 per completed diagnostic evaluation/assessment
• $60 per completed 53-60 minute psychotherapy session

Contract terms

• This is an independent contractor (1099) position
• Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and professional expenses
• No employer sponsored benefits are provided (e.g. health insurance, PTO, retirement)
• Flexible scheduling based on availability and patient demand
• Contractors must maintain active licensure, liability insurance, and all required credentials

About Us:

A community leader since 1896, Child & Family Guidance Center takes a comprehensive approach to treating individuals with complex mental and behavioral health challenges throughout seven North Texas counties - Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall. Since our establishment, we have been committed to providing quality, compassionate care to those in need. Today, we take immense pride in providing a wide range of comprehensive mental health services tailored to meet the unique needs of every North Texan.

At Child & Family Guidance Center, we believe everyone deserves access to quality care, so no one is ever turned away-regardless of their ability to pay. From initial assessment to ongoing care, our doctors and counselors are committed to helping tens of thousands of North Texans each year recover from trauma caused by abuse, severe neglect, and poverty-empowering them to thrive in their communities.