Licensed Professional Counselor DDP

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONGeneral DescriptionThe mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. The LPC is primarily responsible for monitoring services and providing counseling and therapeutic services for families enrolled at the CCAM. The LPC uses a basic knowledge of diagnostic characteristics, symptomology of primary mental illness/developmental disabilities and a knowledge of medications, side effects and benefits to provide services in a person-centered, supportive, clinic-based environment.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.Attends all treatment team meetings and is alert to opportunities for promoting/providing psychosocial rehabilitation or use of community resources for consumers. Contributes to team knowledge and understanding of each consumer.Provides individual and/or family training in living skills such as social skills, coping skills, personal hygiene, personal organization, anger management, etc.Provides therapeutic counseling services.Assists with the involvement and education of the consumers family at a level acceptable to the consumer.Assists with monitoring and continued assessment of assigned consumers. These activities may require home visits.Responds to crisis or potential crisis situations and ensures the appropriate level of care through the coordination of services or the provision of community support services.Documents services in the automated clinical record keeping system with 24 hours after services have occurred.Maintains required productivity levels as outlined in Center/Unit policies.Maintains confidentiality of information concerning consumers and family members.CompetenciesThe competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Self-motivating, able to work independentlyStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, teams and systems.Able to apply working knowledge of MS Office 95/97Knowledge of issues and challenges relating to autism spectrum disordersDemonstrated training and experience in individual and group counseling techniquesKnowledge of laws, regulations and policies and procedures related to the Agency and all stakeholdersCreative service implementation processes designed to meet the needs of people served.Emergency/Crisis Intervention skillsQualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field with 2 to 3 years of specialized experience.Mathematical SkillsBasic math skills required.Ability to work with reports and numbers.Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and amounts to accurately report activities and budgets.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.Ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions.Ability to operate as a team member, yet able to make positive, individual judgments.Ability to assess needs of consumers and implement a treatment/behavior plan.Ability to maintain a list of resources in the community.Ability to recognize and report side effects of psychoactive medications.Ability to assess a potential crisis situation and ensure the delivery of services at the proper level of care.Ability to work collaboratively with co -workers.Ability to work in a high stress environment, take initiative and be creative.Ability to successfully use an automated clinical record keeping system.Computer SkillsUse computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).Ability to utilize Internet for resources.Certifications, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.Licensure as LPC, LCSW or Ph. DTB Test, CPR, First Aid and PMABTAC web-based trainingPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Due to the multi-site responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be able to carry equipment and supplies (up to 15 pounds). The position requires standing and/or walking in excess of 7 hours a day.TravelIn county travel may be required: occasionallyNOTICE ON POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE TRAVEL TO/FROM VARIOUS WORKSITESPositions that are community-based, in whole or part, require the incumbent to travel between various worksites within his/her workday/workweek. The incumbent is required to have reliable transportation that can facilitate this requirement. The incumbent is further required to meet the criteria for insurability by the Centers risk management facilitator; and produce proof of minimal auto liability coverage when applicable. Failure to meet these terms may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, contract or other status with Metrocare.Work EnvironmentThe work environment describe here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level may vary between low and mild.The work environment should not be unusually hot or cold.Benefits Information And PerksMetrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:Medical/Dental/VisionPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement Plan, including employer matchingHealth Savings Account, including employer matchingProfessional Development allowance up to $2000 per yearBilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salaryMany other benefitsEqual Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerTobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.No Recruitment Agencies Please