The El Paso Child Guidance Center has been serving El Paso’s most vulnerable for 69 years. Not only is the Center nationally accredited and award winning, but it is also the region’s leader in trauma-informed care.

Before applying, ask yourself:

• Do you like working with children and families from diverse backgrounds?
• Do you have a passion for mental health and wellbeing?
• Would you like to receive comprehensive world-class training in your field?
• Would you like to work in a child-centric and team-oriented environment whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families in a safe environment through mental health services, education, and awareness?
• Would you like to work in a place that honors self-care and provides team members monthly self-care mental health hours in addition to paid time off and other benefits.

If you answered Yes, then look no further and apply today!

Must be bilingual- English/Spanish

Must have reliable transportation

Job Summary:

The Therapist I will provide individual, group and system-level clinical services that are trauma-informed and/ or trauma and grief specific, such as but not limited to, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and individual, family, and/or group therapy. Therapist will also leverage clinical skills to provide mental health group psychoeducation, mental health training and/or related mental health outreach, engagement, and education services. Master’s degree required in counseling, social work, psychology or related field. Provisional professional licensure required (LPC A or LMSW)

Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Provide individual, group and family therapy to clients utilizing the identified evidence based modalities (EMDR, PCIT, TF-CBT, MGT, and TGCTA). This includes PGDC assessment, testing, service plans, carrying out services and evaluating results of service outcomes.

· Perform clinical duties under the active supervision of an approved clinical supervisor.

· Maintain clinical and administrative electronic records according to policies, procedures, and contract requirements.

· Perform basic administrative tasks related to managing a caseload, including reporting to referral sources and monitoring client compliance with clinic attendance policy.

· Participate in continuing education to develop and refine clinical knowledge and skills.

· Complete tasks and provide services informed by mental health background per specific parameters of grant or contract project assigned, inclusive of content research, development, design, implementation and outcome evaluation.

· Facilitate psychoeducational and support groups, inclusive of complementary, mind-body based groups, parenting groups, support groups for special populations, and professional resiliency groups, when indicated by parameters of assigned project.

· Participate in weekly team meetings, weekly huddles, multidisciplinary staffing’s, weekly supervision with assigned supervisor, and related professional development activities.

· Complete reporting and/or documentation on monthly and/or quarterly basis regarding clinical or mental health services delivered on assigned project.

· Actively participate in weekly supervision and all team or all staff meetings (team, multidisciplinary team, all staff, etc.)

· Knowledge of early childhood, youth, and family systems with an emphasis on mental

· health, and social determinants of health encompassing social, emotional and behavioral domains and related service systems.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking.

· Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Telehealth

Work Location: In person

The El Paso Child Guidance Center has been serving El Paso’s most vulnerable for 69 years. Not only is the Center nationally accredited and award winning, but it is also the region’s leader in trauma-informed care.

Before applying, ask yourself:

• Do you like working with children and families from diverse backgrounds?
• Do you have a passion for mental health and wellbeing?
• Would you like to receive comprehensive world-class training in your field?
• Would you like to work in a child-centric and team-oriented environment whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families in a safe environment through mental health services, education, and awareness?
• Would you like to work in a place that honors self-care and provides team members monthly self-care mental health hours in addition to paid time off and other benefits.

If you answered Yes, then look no further and apply today!

Must be bilingual- English/Spanish

Must have reliable transportation for local travel

Job Summary:

The TIC Specialist will Conduct trauma awareness training, messaging, and outreach. Conduct screening and initial intakes, create universal referral form, accept and follow-up on referrals. Services provided through diverse prevention/intervention projects include engagement, macro-level assessment, group work, classes/workshops and trainings. TIC Specialist may also provide services to professionals and behavioral health service systems. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or any other human services is required.

Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Conduct screening utilizing the Brief PTSD-Reaction Index with clients, ensuring timely completion of intake paperwork.

· Performs community-based outreach by attending community meetings and events, conferences, and one-on-one meetings to educate the public on the project and services.

· Plans and conducts various presentations and trainings for the community related to MHSM activities both virtual and in the community.

· Develop proficiency in mental health and trauma-informed training.

· Works closely with all project staff to coordinate and integrate services.

· Serves as a resource regarding trauma-informed theories, practices and principles.

· Integrates prevention and intervention on a systems level by identifying and supporting opportunities for system of care/community collaboratives. It is essential that the TIC Specialist works collaboratively with community agencies; provides public education regarding trauma informed care topics, through community presentations; and provide required data and reports.

· Knowledge of trauma-informed, evidence-based principles and modalities.

· Ability to work as a team player with project staff, families, and various community and education programs.

· Ability to interact effectively with partners and stakeholders.

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with partner agencies and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Our work environment includes a focus on staff training and professional development; staff wellness; flexible scheduling; in office and virtual work options; manageable workloads; and strong administrative support. Our work is led by agency values, trauma informed care principles and a leadership model based on Brene Brown’s work. Join our team and impact our community together!

Position Description

Title: Behavioral Health Therapist II (LCSW or LPC)

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

General Qualifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in State of Texas. Strong preference for prior experience with children, youth and families.

General Description: Provide individual, family and/or group therapy to clients. Willingness to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Classification: Contract (negotiable)

In-person and virtual work options available

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide in-person (Center or community-based) and/or telehealth individual, group, and family therapy. Perform basic administrative tasks related to managing a caseload
• Maintain complete, accurate and clear clinical records and documentation within the Center’s electronic health record system.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings such as All Staff and Multi- Disciplinary Team Case Staffing’s (MDT).
• Participate in Peer Review process on a quarterly basis and other Performance Quality Improvement duties as assigned in accordance with the Center’s National Council on Accreditation standards.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Obtain and maintain individual professional liability insurance for respective licensure.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor and/or Behavioral Health Director.

Skills:

• Exhibit sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences in the service population
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in all Microsoft Suite program, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exhibit commitment to Center’s policies and practices to uphold diversity, inclusivity and equity at all levels of service delivery and employment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to empower children, youth and their support systems we serve.
• Demonstrate ability to work Collaboratively with other personnel.

Additional professional incentives: on-site and hybrid available; comprehensive specialty training such as EMDR, TF-CBT and PCIT; exposure to diverse populations; work-life balance; flexible schedule in alignment with agency priorities; child & family centric work environment.

Salary: negotiable, commensurate with experience

Our work environment includes a focus on staff training and professional development; staff wellness; flexible scheduling; in office and virtual work options; manageable workloads; and strong administrative support. Our work is led by agency values, trauma informed care principles and a leadership model based on Brene Brown’s work. Join our team and impact our community together!

Position Description

Title: Behavioral HealthTherapist (LCSW or LPC)

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

General Qualifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in State of Texas. Strong preference for prior experience with children, youth and families.

General Description: Provide individual, family and/or group therapy to clients. Willingness to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Classification: Part Time

• In-person and virtual work options available

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide in-person (Center or community-based) and/or telehealth individual, group, and family therapy. Perform basic administrative tasks related to managing a caseload
• Maintain complete, accurate and clear clinical records and documentation within the Center’s electronic health record system.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings such as All Staff and Multi- Disciplinary Team Case Staffing’s (MDT).
• Participate in Peer Review process on a quarterly basis and other Performance Quality Improvement duties as assigned in accordance with the Center’s National Council on Accreditation standards.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Obtain and maintain individual professional liability insurance for respective licensure.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor and/or Behavioral Health Director.

Skills:

• Exhibit sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences in the service population
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in all Microsoft Suite program, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exhibit commitment to Center’s policies and practices to uphold diversity, inclusivity and equity at all levels of service delivery and employment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to empower children, youth and their support systems we serve.
• Demonstrate ability to work Collaboratively with other personnel.

Additional professional incentives: on-site and hybrid available; comprehensive specialty training such as EMDR, TF-CBT and PCIT; exposure to diverse populations; work-life balance; flexible schedule in alignment with agency priorities; child & family centric work environment.