104767
JOB TITLE
Licensed Counselor (LPHA) (GRANT FUNDED)

WAGE
$87,622 Annually

JOB STATUS
F-T

SHIFT
8:00 A.M. – 8.00 P.M

POSTING NUMBER
104767

HIRING PROGRAM
MH

JOB LOCATION
Karnes MH

BENEFITS
Full

POSTING DATE
04/15/25

CLOSING DATE
04/29/25 or until filled

A complete application is required for this position.  Proof of education required upon request and requires a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.  YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Camino Real Community Services Karnes County Co-Response Team Licensed Counselor (LPHA) will provide services including, but are not limitedto, assessment, diagnostics, eligibility determination, planning for transition, referral, and crisis response.  This position provides direct clinicalsupervision to non-licensed staff.  Services may be delivered by video conference or direct face-to-face contact.  Flexibility in service delivery andwork hours is required.  LPHAs are required to document work daily utilizing agency approved softwareAdministratively, reports directly to aspecified supervisor within the overall CRCS system and is guided and mentored by the Senior CRCS staff in the same professional specialty as theemployee themselves.  Constantly exercises vigilance in maintaining confidential files and reports.  Must work within agency specified productivitystandards.  Required to be on call after hours on a rotation basis for LPHAs.  Must be available to work weekends if job demands.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be eligible for the position:
 
  • Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in social, behavior, or human
service field, including but not limited to psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human development, and
educational psychology.
  • Current Texas State License (LCSW/LPC plus one-year clinical experience.
  • Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable under Agency policy.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • Two (2) years of clinical experience.
  • CBT certified.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish with demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.
  • Reside in the service area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 
  • Knowledge of social work and/or counseling principles, theory, and methods.
  • Knowledge of applied behavioral science and evidenced-based practices in Psychology.
  • Knowledge in the area of enhancing social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples,
families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • Knowledge in the area of interviewing, assessment, and evaluation.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to plan, develop and implement consumer services.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professionals and individuals.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional groups, exercise tact, initiative, and good.
judgment when dealing with people and preparing reports and recommendations for administrative use.
  • Knowledge of the needs and characteristics associated with the target population.
  • Knowledge of local community resources, how to access those services and use them effectively.
  • Skills in performing assessments and developing a treatment plan for the individual.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently, organize work efficiently, and respond to the changing needs of the individual.
  • Ability to work in a crisis.
  • Leadership abilities with the ability to identify problems/gaps in service.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to plan, develop, and implement consumer services.
  • Ability to supervise the work of others and provide guidance to other staff.
  • Must have ability to work under conditions requiring physical stamina and ability to work in a stressful environment.

OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Apply in person at:   322 West Main, Suite #104, Kenedy, Texas, or submit application and resume to:
Camino Real Community Services
ATTN: HRS
P.O. BOX 725, Lytle, TX.  78052

FAX: 830-772-4304
E-MAIL:
hollyb@caminorealcs.org
PHONE: 210-357-0359 or 357-0300


 
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