Mental Health Therapist-Senior (Fort Cavazos)

Responsible for providing therapy to patients in need of mental health services with rapid access to care through models of engagement and delivery of evidence based practices. Participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients while working towards encouraging participation with ongoing mental health care decisions and services as appropriate. May assist with leading and mentoring lower level team members.

• Provides care by evaluating and providing diagnostic impressions and treatment. 
• Coordinates with referring physician, individuals, and family members throughout the treatment and performs crisis intervention as needed. 
• Records all sessions according to protocols for supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks.
•  Monitors patients for suicidal/homicidal intent and ensures patient safety if necessary. 
• Collaborates with project coordinators and administrative assistants to coordinate patient visits.
•  Attends appropriate training workshops, interdisciplinary meetings and client staffing as required. 
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions as needed. 
• Assists with mentoring interns and Master's Level counseling students. 
• Assists with crisis planning and safety planning. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Clinical knowledge and experience with mental health issues.
•  Demonstrated proficiency in evidence based practices. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Strong organization and time management skills.