Job Duties

1. Clinical Care Delivery
   • Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
   • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation.
   • Deliver evidence-based interventions for behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to: ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders.
   • Develop age-appropriate therapeutic approaches for children under 10 years old, including family centered interventions.
   • Provide crisis assessment and intervention services as needed.
   • Clearly document treatment plans and recommended follow-up care in a manner understandable to patients and families.
   • Complete and sign clinical documentation in accordance with payer and organizational timelines (e.g., within 48 hours where required).
2. Care Coordination & Collaboration
   • Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, and care team members to ensure integrated patient care.
   • Communicate effectively with referral sources and internal teams in a professional and timely manner.
   • Support continuity of care through appropriate follow-up, referrals, and coordination.
3. Practice Operations & Patient Experience
   • Provide services in both in-person clinic settings and via HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms.
   • Maintain flexibility to meet patient access needs, including same-day or urgent behavioral health visits when appropriate.
   • Contribute to patient-centered care delivery and improved access to mental health services.
4. Quality, Compliance & Improvement
   • Maintain compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and organizational policies.
   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practice reviews.
   • Ensure patient confidentiality and strict adherence to HIPAA and organizational standards.
5. Team & Culture Contribution
   • Demonstrate commitment to team collaboration, professionalism, and mutual respect.
   • Maintain open, honest communication with team members and leadership.
   • Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
   • Support the mission, vision, and values of MaxHealth, including: dignity, integrity, service, and compassion.

Knowledge

• Developmental stages and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions across the lifespan.
• Behavioral health conditions in pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
• Trauma-informed care principles, including TBI-related behavioral and cognitive impacts.
• Cultural competence and the ability to serve diverse patient populations.
• Electronic health records (EHR) systems and clinical documentation standards.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crisis management, de-escalation, and safety planning skills.
• Ability to engage and build therapeutic rapport with pediatric patients and their families.
• Time management, prioritization, and clinical documentation efficiency.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an integrated care team.

Abilities

• Ability to adapt therapeutic approaches across age groups, from young children to older adults.
• Ability to manage a diverse and complex behavioral health caseload.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care in both in-person and virtual/telehealth environments.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, clinical boundaries, and composure in high-pressure situations.

Job Qualifications

• Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the State of Texas.
• Experience treating pediatric patients, including children under 10 years of age (preferred).
• Experience with behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to: ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and TBI-related behavioral health needs (required).
• Experience or formal exposure to TBI-related behavioral health care (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an integrated, team-based care model.