Associate Therapist
Texas Health Action
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $54,021 per year
About the role
- Provide therapy services to agency clients following established, published therapeutic theories as preferred by the therapist and approved by the Clinical Supervisor.
- Maintain a clinical schedule meeting the following requirements:
- 25 direct client hours per week
- 4 evening individual client hours per week (5 pm and later) weekend hours may meet this requirement
- When located within 40 miles of a Texas Health Action office with therapy space, therapist will be required to include 4 in-person session availabilities per week.
- Maintain clinical information confidentially unless required or authorized to disclose information.
- Complete intake assessments and clinical diagnoses using the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual (DSM) for all new clients within 14 days of an initial appointment.
- Maintain accurate, current clinical progress notes of all clinical services provided.
- Complete administrative tasks related to appointments within required timeframes.
- Attend weekly and monthly meetings and supervisions as scheduled.
- Participate in agency committees as appropriate, specifically if within 40 miles of any Texas Health Action office/clinic, attend at least one THA community or team event per year.
- Procure and maintain clinical supervision for licensure independently.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master or Doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
- Licensure to practice clinical services from the State of Texas Licensing Board is required. (Licensed Master of Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate) *Must be working towards full licensure and must coordinate and maintain board qualified supervision. Supervision for licensure through THA is not guaranteed, therefore it is the employee’s responsibility to secure and track this for themselves.*
- 2+ years of clinical experience, ideally working directly with clients.
- Experience with marginalized groups and/or LGBTQ+ communities helpful but not required.
- Must be knowledgeable in the current DSM classification manual.
- Microsoft Office Skills, with an ability to become familiar with Company specific programs or software.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (403b)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Parental Leave
- Longevity Pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical assessmentclinical diagnosisDSMtherapy servicesclinical supervisionprogress notesadministrative tasksclient hours managementintake assessmentsworking with marginalized groups
Soft Skills
confidentialitycommunicationorganizational skillsteam participationindependenceresponsibilityinterpersonal skillsflexibilityadaptabilitycultural competence
Certifications
Licensed Master of Social WorkerLicensed Professional Counselor-Associate