Performs routine case management, skills training, medication training and support, and psychosocial rehabilitation services based in trauma informed and person driven care model to a caseload of individuals with legal issues. Provides person directed case management to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, and other individualized services. Provides person directed skills training and psychosocial rehab to develop coping and other skills needed in order to feel successful in their home and community. Requires use of initiative and independent judgment in order to provide interventions in the community, home and school to individuals on caseload. Is responsible for initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments then organizing and documenting the plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed and have effective communication with supervisory staff when necessary. Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, ability to efficiently manage clinic flow, adhere to crisis procedures and be available to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed. Position will work closely with criminal justice agencies. Goal is to link criminal justice involved individuals with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services in order to reduce recidivism while treating for serious mental illness to ensure clients receive the services they need to remain stable and functioning in the community
Qualifications- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
- Licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) strongly preferred.
- Intern status may be considered dependent on supervision status and time until full licensure
- Must have at least 3 years related experience in the field of mental health
- Must have at least 1-year related experience working with the court/legal system
- CBT, CPT, TF-CBT certification within 1 year of hire required.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
- Licensed in Texas as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
- Intern status may be considered depending on supervision and time until full licensure
- Minimum 3 years related experience in the field of mental health
- Minimum 1 year related experience working with the court/legal system
- CBT, CPT, or TF-CBT certification within 1 year of hire
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with effective communication and documentation skills
What We Do
LifePath Systems is the designated behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities authority for Collin County, Texas. Operating as a unit of local government and a not-for-profit center, it provides comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services to residents of the county. The organization is funded by federal, state, and local sources to serve individuals and families impacted by these challenges.
