Licensed Therapist (LPHA) - CR

Join our team at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The Harris Center") as a Licensed Therapist (LPHA) Competency Restoration. The LPHA - CR is responsible for providing clinical services focused on assessment and legal education for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. The LPHA - CR provides training as identified by 46B statuary requirements with the curriculum approved by the state for competency restoration, as needed. The LPHA- CR utilizes effective strategies to assist the multidisciplinary team with the implementation of a learning environment to facilitate change, focused on individuals found to be incompetent to stand trial who may have serious mental illness and/or intellectual disabilities. This position is responsible for service delivery and collection and tracking of data for programmatic success.  

What you will do:

• Conducts clinical assessments as ordered by the court and returns dispositions to the court in a timely manner, making a recommendation on appropriate placement of a defendant.  
• Facilitates competency restoration education in an individual or group setting, as needed.
• Works collaboratively with administration and management to enhance the overall quality of care and services provided across the agency in a trauma informed manner.
• Provides communication to the treatment team related to defendants learning.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of individuals served family members, visitors, and fellow employees. 
• Assists in the monitoring of relevant standards, industry best practices, and evidence-supported practices ensuring that they meet and exceed healthcare training practices and statutory requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Monitors competency status of patients and communicate concerns to the treatment team.
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt and modify training materials to accommodate patient and agency needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned..

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavior, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human development, and educational psychology.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience post Master’s Degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience in training or instruction preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the behavioral health or intellectual or developmental disability field preferred.

Other Key Qualifications

• Clinical license through the State of Texas for one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT.

Knowledge/Skills & Ability:

• Working knowledge of general business software, including Microsoft Office, word processing, information systems, and so forth.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication skills, including public speaking, and professional writing.
• High degree of empathy toward individuals with SMI/COPSD/SED/IDD and the staff who work with individuals with SMI/COPSD/SED/IDD.
• Knowledge of appropriate rules, regulation, policies and procedures related to Competency Restoration.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #87202.
• Shift/Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm
• Location: 1200 Baker St, Houston, TX 77002

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.