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EmpathyHQ is a 501(c)(3) public Nonprofit Corporation in the State of Texas that specializes in outpatient mental health counseling.

Our Mission: To provide life-changing mental health services to Texans with a focus on vulnerable populations

Our Vision: A resilient community with access to resources to live a healthy and authentic life

EmpathyHQ, navigating your path to living a healthy and authentic life. We strive to do this by providing services to all ages with various therapists, techniques, and skills at multiple locations. We provide in-person services in both Fort Worth and Arlington  and serve all of Texas with our robust telehealth care.  The ideal candidate for this position has a heart for working with underserved communities, providing these critical services to children and families from diverse backgrounds impacted by trauma.

About the Position:

EmpathyHQ is actively seeking dedicated, mid-level (LPC-A) clinicians.

Join us if you’re passionate about providing life-changing mental health services to vulnerable populations across Texas. The Therapist would have the following requirements and job duties:

Provide weekly individual therapy services, which may include:

• Completing a comprehensive psychosocial assessment,
• Assessing the mental and behavioral health status of referred Clients and ensuring that clinical assessments are up to date based on best practice, grant requirements, and agency policies,
• Identifying patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and making appropriate referrals to higher levels of care (Emergency, Inpatient, PHP/IOP) as needed,
• Formulating differential diagnoses of mild to moderate mental health conditions or substance abuse, with the support of your supervisor
• Using evidenced-based practices and professional counseling standards to provide ongoing psychotherapy / behavioral health counseling with measurable outcomes and goals,
• Completing discharge planning as needed while monitoring the overall number of sessions.
• Responsible for maintaining Texas Behavioral Health Executive (BHEC) professional licensing requirements
• Responsible for maintaining professional liability insurance for in-person and telehealth sessions, if practicing using the telehealth platform

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are not any supervisory responsibilities for this position.
This position reports to the Chief Program Officer, but also has a designated Clinical Supervisor to fulfill supervision requirements for licensure. You may also have a Clinical Supervisor outside of EmpathyHQ. The LPC-A is responsible for attending weekly supervision. The agency also provides group supervision, at the rate of $25 an hour for your attendance.

Training:

In addition to the required skills and abilities outlined for Clinical Therapists, the Mid-level  therapist  there will be training as outlined below;

• Will begin training in insurance billing processes, clinical coding, and documentation requirements in preparation of full-licensure.
• Expand knowledge of insurance regulations, reimbursement policies, and compliance standards in preparation of full-licensure.

Education and Experience:

• Unrestricted Licensed in Texas as LPC-Associate with active, Board-Approved Supervision Plan
• Proof of active Supervision with a Board-Approved Supervisor who is willing to allow for an exchange of information to ensure the highest wraparound support possible while in this position.

Benefits:

• Professional Liability Insurance: Coverage through EmpathyHQ.
• Professional License Reimbursement prorated based on months of employment.
• Payment for all administrative meetings, including weekly clinical staffing at $25 hour

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Midlevel Therapist position at EmpathyHQ. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications associated with the role, as responsibilities may vary based on licensure requirements and insurance billing practices.

It is the policy of EmpathyHQ to ensure equal employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  EmpathyHQ prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.