What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Professional of Healing Arts position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: The position is responsible for implementing and coordinating behavioral health services throughout Dallas County. Licensed Professional of Healing Arts (LPHA) is responsible for providing individual, family, and group counseling to youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.
- Provide direct counseling to the individual and family.
- Ensure that all component of the treatment plan are being implemented and are clinically appropriate as determined by the diagnosis and assessment.
- Ensure that all services are provided in compliance with YAP policies and State and Federal regulations.
- Services provided in a participant’s home or appropriate community setting and may include Psychological Diagnostic Interview Examinations, treatment planning, and counseling in a group, individual, or family setting.
- The Licensed Professional of Healing Arts will deliver services targeting increasing the youth’s natural supports and strengths, fostering resilience and recovery.
- The Licensed Professional of Health Arts is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed, and communicating participants programs to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
- All services delivered in compliance with the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual, the Texas Resilience and Recovery Utilization Management Guidelines, YAP Standards, and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.
Hourly Rate: $55 per hour
Qualifications/Requirements: Master’s degree in one of the following human services fields required; psychology, criminal justice, sociology, social work, counseling/therapy, or behavioral health.
Active Professional Licensure in the practice of psychology, counseling, or social work required. Valid Texas Licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Experience in the provision of home and/or community based mental health services.
- Foster care experience is a plus.
- Play Therapy experience is a plus.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
Positions requires valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage.
Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking Applicant is a PLUS!
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Salary : $55
