Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Master's degree obtained from anaccredited college or university, with a major in counseling, psychology,social work, or a related field connected to human behavior.
• Must hold a valid license aseither a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). This licensure mustbe continuously maintained and remain in good standing throughout the durationof employment.
• Minimum of one year's experienceworking with individuals dealing with severe mental illness(es).
• Proficiency in social andrehabilitative work.
• A valid Texas Driver's License anda clean driving record.

Preferred requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency in bothEnglish and Spanish.
• Minimum of one year's experienceworking with individuals dealing with severe mental illness(es).
• Certified inCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
• Have knowledge ofthe principles and practices of clinical supervision, management, and of local,state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to inputdata into electronic medical records systems and proficiency in using MicrosoftOffice products.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge ofmental illness.
• Knowledge ofpsychotropic medications including their uses and typical side effects.
• Understands andimplements trauma-informed care practices.
• Demonstration ofthe clinical competencies required by agency-approved, standardizedtraining(s).
• Knowledge ofassessment techniques, tools, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of psychiatricdiagnoses, psychological assessments, and treatment planning.
• Strong counselingskills.
• Knowledge ofcommunity resources.
• Computer literacy
• Ability toparticipate as a team player.
• Ability to workcooperatively with a variety of professionals and non-professionals.
• Ability to communicateeffectively and professionally.

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. 

We offer a very competitive benefits package

• excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
• life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
• very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
• employee referral program
• 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
• 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
• career ladder incentives/opportunities
• mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work

• employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Student Loan Repayment

• MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Education

• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees 
• Free LPC-A supervision

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

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