Health By Design
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Health By Design, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
Description
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Corpus Christi, Texas
NEW CLINIC, JANUARY 2026
At Health by Design, we're passionate about creating a world where everyone feels their best. Our mission-driven, patient-centered clinics focus on preventative care, wellness programs, lifestyle medicine, and education. We believe in treating the whole person and empowering patients to take control of their health journey and ensuring that each person we touch receives the support they need to thrive.
We are excited to be opening a new clinic in January 2026 and are seeking a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team! This clinic will care for an all-adult patient population of healthcare professionals and their dependents - "Caring for those that care for others."
The LPC / LCSW is a key member of the Behavioral Health Collaborative Care team, embedded in the Primary Care setting, working closely with the Primary Care team and Psychiatric Consultant. Responsibilities will include supporting and coordinating the mental health care of patients and providing crisis intervention. They will counsel eligible patients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, addictions, substance abuse, PTSD, family, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, and aging; to promote optimum mental and emotional health.
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. With a mix of in-person and virtual care, this individual will see patients in person (Corpus Christi) and provide virtual care to patients in our new clinic that will be opening in Edinburg, Texas. Some very occasional travel to Edinburg will be required. No late clinic, no weekends and no after-hours charting!
Perks & Benefits: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Generous PTO and Maternity Benefits Free Tele-health Visits Responsibilities:
Complete comprehensive screening and assessment within program guidelines and formulates a diagnostic impression by conducting client and /family interviews and identifying strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of a treatment plan. Prepare individualized treatment plan, in accordance with established standards and deadlines, consistent with assessment and in conjunction with clients, to include goals, intervention, necessary support or referrals Coordinate care with the patient's medical provider and other mental health providers through weekly scheduled caseload consultations. Consult monthly with the Psychiatric, and Collaborative Care team to include meetings with the PCP. Communicate treatment recommendations to the patient's medical provider (PCP) where necessary. Conduct individual counseling sessions using evidence-based treatment in accordance with treatment plan, or as necessary for crisis intervention; provides clients with feedback and support or encouragement to address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems. Provide patient education regarding common mental health and substance use disorders and available treatment options to enable patients to understand and accept responsibility for the recovery process and acquire necessary coping and behavior management skills. Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment side effects and complications Consult with medical provider and the Psychiatric Consultant to facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected, and who may need more intensive or more specialized mental health care Track patients follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in the registry in-person and telephone encounters to identify and re-engage patients. Maintains documentation in accordance with HIPAA, organizational regulatory accreditations, and contractual standards. This includes but is not limited to treatment plans, narrative progress notes, discharge summaries, treatment plan. Review and maintain client's records and charts in accordance with HIPPA, contractual standards, organizational accreditations. Maintain regular communication verbally and in written form with insurance providers and others that are authorized to provide continuity of care Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e.g., social services, housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Develops client discharge and relapse prevention plans which integrates aftercare treatment and the use of appropriate referral resources. Requirements
Master's degree in counseling or clinical psychology or a related field of study Completion of degree and all post-degree supervision for licensure and at least two years of post-degree experience Current license in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must stay up to date and current on requirements to practice with license in the state of Texas. Additional Required Skills:
Thorough understanding of the 12-Step and Relapse models Knowledge of Social Learning Theory, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavioral Therapy Models and/or Therapeutic Community Model and working with different counseling styles Experience in assessment and treatment of PTSD including CBT and exposure therapy Working understanding of the unique needs/dynamics of the client population Possess excellent writing skills Willingness to work with a collaborative care team approach and to learn new skills pertaining to this treatment model Ability to communicate effectively with treatment staff Ability to collaborate with physicians and staff on individualized patient action plans Understanding of the requirements of supervision, including meeting individual and program goals Excellent organizational skills to track and coordinate collaborative care Must be trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Desired Skills:
Prior experience of delivery of mental health treatment in the Primary Care setting or the Collaborative Care Model Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders that is within appropriate scope of practice Experience in Crisis intervention and/or Emergency psychiatry Experience in delivery of trauma-informed care
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Corpus Christi, Texas
NEW CLINIC, JANUARY 2026
At Health by Design, we're passionate about creating a world where everyone feels their best. Our mission-driven, patient-centered clinics focus on preventative care, wellness programs, lifestyle medicine, and education. We believe in treating the whole person and empowering patients to take control of their health journey and ensuring that each person we touch receives the support they need to thrive.
We are excited to be opening a new clinic in January 2026 and are seeking a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team! This clinic will care for an all-adult patient population of healthcare professionals and their dependents - "Caring for those that care for others."
The LPC / LCSW is a key member of the Behavioral Health Collaborative Care team, embedded in the Primary Care setting, working closely with the Primary Care team and Psychiatric Consultant. Responsibilities will include supporting and coordinating the mental health care of patients and providing crisis intervention. They will counsel eligible patients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, addictions, substance abuse, PTSD, family, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, and aging; to promote optimum mental and emotional health.
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. With a mix of in-person and virtual care, this individual will see patients in person (Corpus Christi) and provide virtual care to patients in our new clinic that will be opening in Edinburg, Texas. Some very occasional travel to Edinburg will be required. No late clinic, no weekends and no after-hours charting!
Perks & Benefits: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Generous PTO and Maternity Benefits Free Tele-health Visits Responsibilities:
Complete comprehensive screening and assessment within program guidelines and formulates a diagnostic impression by conducting client and /family interviews and identifying strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of a treatment plan. Prepare individualized treatment plan, in accordance with established standards and deadlines, consistent with assessment and in conjunction with clients, to include goals, intervention, necessary support or referrals Coordinate care with the patient's medical provider and other mental health providers through weekly scheduled caseload consultations. Consult monthly with the Psychiatric, and Collaborative Care team to include meetings with the PCP. Communicate treatment recommendations to the patient's medical provider (PCP) where necessary. Conduct individual counseling sessions using evidence-based treatment in accordance with treatment plan, or as necessary for crisis intervention; provides clients with feedback and support or encouragement to address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems. Provide patient education regarding common mental health and substance use disorders and available treatment options to enable patients to understand and accept responsibility for the recovery process and acquire necessary coping and behavior management skills. Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment side effects and complications Consult with medical provider and the Psychiatric Consultant to facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected, and who may need more intensive or more specialized mental health care Track patients follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in the registry in-person and telephone encounters to identify and re-engage patients. Maintains documentation in accordance with HIPAA, organizational regulatory accreditations, and contractual standards. This includes but is not limited to treatment plans, narrative progress notes, discharge summaries, treatment plan. Review and maintain client's records and charts in accordance with HIPPA, contractual standards, organizational accreditations. Maintain regular communication verbally and in written form with insurance providers and others that are authorized to provide continuity of care Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e.g., social services, housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Develops client discharge and relapse prevention plans which integrates aftercare treatment and the use of appropriate referral resources. Requirements
Master's degree in counseling or clinical psychology or a related field of study Completion of degree and all post-degree supervision for licensure and at least two years of post-degree experience Current license in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must stay up to date and current on requirements to practice with license in the state of Texas. Additional Required Skills:
Thorough understanding of the 12-Step and Relapse models Knowledge of Social Learning Theory, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavioral Therapy Models and/or Therapeutic Community Model and working with different counseling styles Experience in assessment and treatment of PTSD including CBT and exposure therapy Working understanding of the unique needs/dynamics of the client population Possess excellent writing skills Willingness to work with a collaborative care team approach and to learn new skills pertaining to this treatment model Ability to communicate effectively with treatment staff Ability to collaborate with physicians and staff on individualized patient action plans Understanding of the requirements of supervision, including meeting individual and program goals Excellent organizational skills to track and coordinate collaborative care Must be trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Desired Skills:
Prior experience of delivery of mental health treatment in the Primary Care setting or the Collaborative Care Model Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders that is within appropriate scope of practice Experience in Crisis intervention and/or Emergency psychiatry Experience in delivery of trauma-informed care