Job detail

Bilingual LPC/ LMFT/ LCSW

Frontera Healthcare

#Consultation #CPR Certification #HIPAA #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #LPC #Clinical Services #Patient Centered Care #Psychoeducation

Quick overview

The Licensed Professional Counselor will perform the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, including addictive disorders, and provide consultation to various groups and organizations. Duties include maintaining clinical expertise, providing direct patient care in scheduled clinic sessions, and ensuring proper documentation and psychoeducation for patients.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master’s or Doctorate Degree and be licensed as an LPC in the State of Texas, along with one year of practice experience performing diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Required skills include knowledge of medical terminology, clear documentation abilities, and familiarity with electronic communication devices while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

postgraduate degreeDocumentationHIPAA CompliancePatient CareDiagnosisConsultationTreatmentPsychoeducationClinical ExpertiseElectronic CommunicationPatient Centered CareAddictive Disorders ManagementTherapeutic Treatment Modalities

Job description

Description Job Summary The Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Marriage Family Therapist/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker will perform the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, including addictive disorders; psychoeducational techniques aimed at the prevention of such disorders; consultation to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations; and research into more effective therapeutic treatment modalities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides clinical services. a. Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality behavioral health care. b. Provides direct patient care in scheduled clinic sessions, at each assigned clinic, including extended hours. c. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients to specialty care services, as needed. d. Provides continuity of care to clinic patients on his or her patient panel and other patients as assigned. e. Maintains a behavioral health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation. f. Ensures that patient receives psychoeducation regarding diagnosis and the plan of care. g. Provider will be familiar with PCMH Standards and work as a part of the Medical team to perform Patient Centered Care. 2. Maintains professional courtesy at all times.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required
Training in Play Therapy
Knowledge of Center’s policies and procedures and an ability to obtain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols
Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate use of approved abbreviations
Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs
Ability to effectively present mental health issues in small group, to patients, Center staff, and the general public
Ability to demonstrate use of electronic communication devices, including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers while maintaining HIPPA compliance.
Travel to other clinics will be required as needed

Credentials and Experience Required
Master’s or Doctorate Degree and is licensed under the State of Texas