Licensed Professional Counselor - Lake Street Clinic Job Type/Hours per Week Full-Time/40 Hours per Week Salary Salary depends on education and relevant experience. Hiring Department Lake Street Behavioral Health Clinic Location This position is located at the Lake Street Behavioral Health Clinic. Required Application Materials A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

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When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file. Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References". If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file. Job Summary The Licensed Professional Counselor functions as a part of the Lake St. Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic team providing assessments and psychotherapy to children through young adults. Therapist will provide family support and education as needed. Position will also collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to coordinate care. Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks Provides individual psychotherapy for children through young adults. Provide client centered evidence-based therapies. Provides family sessions and education as needed. Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner. Refer patients to appropriate level of ongoing care. Attend team meetings as scheduled. Handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion and adherence to HIPAA rules. Completion of any training, education, and competencies that are needed annually as assigned. Follows appropriate safety, infection control and patient care policies. Other duties as assigned Required Education/Experience Master's degree in counseling, Social Work or Psychology Maintain Texas licensure in good standing with scope of practice that encompasses group, individual, and family therapy. Preferred Education/Experience Three years working in a clinical setting. Experience working with children and adolescents. LPC-Supervisor status a plus. Bilingual a plus. Maintain current AHA Heartsaver CPR certification. Physical ability to perform SAMA Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.). Competent to provide services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Active listening skills. Strong time management skills. Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions. Demonstrates good teamwork. About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas. Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about . Additional Information The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits . Clinical Position Requirements Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University's Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy. EEO Statement The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=23&JobOpeningId=13873&PostingSeq=1 jeid-03564435f9c3884f8806c36c93a0bdb2