Licensed Mental Health Counselor-SON Combest Abi Community Health Cent

Position Description

Provides individual, family, and group counseling services to patients to address various mental health and wellness-related issues. Conducts assessments and helps patients to problem-solve areas of need. Helps to develop coping strategies and action-based goals and objectives for patients. May specialize in a particular area of counseling.

Department

SON Combest Center Lbk

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive mental health counseling services to patients of the TTUHSC School of Nursing Combest Abilene Community Health Center (ACHC) as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, evaluate mental health status, develop diagnoses, and formulate individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Deliver evidence-based behavioral health interventions and counseling services for patients referred by primary care providers.
• Provide individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, and health promotion activities that support patient wellness and self-management.
• Educate patients on behavioral health conditions, treatment options, community resources, and strategies to improve overall health outcomes.
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate the delivery of behavioral health services to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with patients, healthcare providers, and the Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) team to develop and implement integrated care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with institutional, departmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable licensing board regulations, TTUHSC policies, departmental procedures, and professional standards while meeting established productivity expectations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity when serving diverse populations.

Occasional Duties

• May be required to travel to different locations to attend required meetings or conferences.
• May serve as a preceptor for students.
• Participate in standing committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
• 3 years of related experience
• Licenses/Certificates: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC - A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) must be working towards LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A), Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of patient confidentiality standards and HIPAA regulations
• Experience documenting and retrieving patient information in electronic health records (EHR)
• Experience managing patient caseloads, coordinating referrals, and completing clinical documentation within established deadlines
• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting patient data for grant reporting, performance improvement (PI), quality improvement (QI), and program assessment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience obtaining and synthesizing patient psychosocial, family, and medical histories to support clinical assessment and treatment planning

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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