Crisis Youth Mental Health Licensed Therapist (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)Job Number: 26-12630
Job Summary: The Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) LPHA is a licensed, clinician that provides immediate, community-based behavioral health crisis intervention for youth ages 3-17 and their families, with the goal of stabilizing crises in the least restrictive environment and preventing escalation to emergency rooms, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, law enforcement involvement, or out-of-home placement.
Embedded within the Local Mental Health Authority/Local Behavioral Health Authority (LMHA/LBHA) crisis continuum, this position works collaboratively with Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) services and other crisis programs to ensure coordinated, 24/7 system-wide support. The YCOT Clinician delivers developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, in-person crisis response in home, school, and community settings during designated service hours.
The role includes comprehensive crisis assessment, risk evaluation, de-escalation, safety planning, and level-of-care determination. The YCOT Clinician provides short-term, intensive follow-up services for 30-90 days post-crisis to promote stabilization, relapse prevention, and sustained engagement in community-based treatment.
This position supports key system goals to reduce inpatient admissions, divert youth from emergency departments, decrease law enforcement utilization, minimize parental relinquishment and child welfare involvement, and strengthen family stability through coordinated access to behavioral health and community resources.
Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Education:- Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Psychology/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.
License:Required:
- LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
- Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Experience:Preferred:
- Bilingual required.
- Experience providing therapy to youth and families.
Hours: Full-Time.
Workdays: Monday - Friday and some weekends.
Workhours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM, 10:00AM - 8:00PM or 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Salary: $74,297.27 - $94,721.12 based on years of licensure, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.
Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.
- Second Shift: $3.25/hour.
- Third Shift: $7.25/hour.
- Weekend Shift: $8.00/hour.
Employee Benefits: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
- Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) retirement account
- Gold's Gym membership discount
- Mileage reimbursement
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.
LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor
QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker
