Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

At EMC Behavioral Health, we believe mental health begins with passionate care, intentional connection and the power of evidence-based practice. Guided by our mission to deliver the highest quality, client-centered care and our vision to equip individuals with innovative tools for lasting mental wellness, we serve as a trusted partner to clients, families, and communities seeking meaningful change. If your driven by purpose, energized by advocacy, and committed to ensuring that care is both clinically sound and deeply human, you will find your calling here at EMC. 

Scope of Work:

• Coordinating care with treatment providers, community resources, and support services to promote continuity of care and client progress

• Exercising independent professional judgment to observe client progress and, when clinically appropriate, communicating material concerns, behavioral deviations, or safety-related observations to authorized stakeholders

• Preparing and maintaining service-related documentation in the Company’s designated electronic health record system in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional standards

• Communicating, as clinically appropriate, with family members, caregivers, and licensed medical or behavioral health professionals regarding service-related matters

• Conducting clinical assessments within the scope of Contractor’s licensure and providing professional input to support treatment planning and recovery objectives

• Providing individual, group, or family counseling and other recovery-oriented interventions consistent with Contractor’s professional credentials

• Collaborating, as appropriate, in the development of treatment strategies aligned with client needs and established clinical goals

• Participating in meetings or information exchanges reasonably necessary to support regulatory compliance, care coordination, or service alignment, provided such participation does not establish supervision or control over the manner or means of Contractor’s performance

Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field from an accredited program
• Active Texas LPC or LCSW licensure
• Minimum [1] years of experience working as an LPC or LCSW, preferably in a clinical setting
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and intervention skills
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities and interventions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Flexibility to provide Telehealth as well as in-person services at our Houston 2-3 days per calendar week (required).
  • Telehealth appointments require services in all operating cities and their surrounding areas (Houston, San Antonio, San Marcos and Austin).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with specific populations, preferred (e.g., children, adolescents, veterans, elderly) 
• Specialized certifications (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy)
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer:
EMC Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.