Opportunity: Licensed Professional Counselor - Merkel
 Opportunity Details
Opportunity Type: Permanent - Full Time
Specialty: Social Worker - General
Location: Merkel, TX, USA
Region: South , Rural
Job Position Code: 236319  
Openings: 1
Last Updated: 8/6/2020 1:33:51 PM  
Locum Stop Date:    
J1/H1B Visa? No

 Offer Details
Income Details:

Salary negotiable based on experience. 

Student Loan Forgiveness:

NHSC.

Vacation: 8 1/2 Holidays
CME: $1,000 annually
Other Benefits:

Excellent Benefits! This facility offers a progressive compensation and benefits package which includes: 

  • Health, life, dental and optical insurance
  • Great PTO package!
  • $1,000 for CME use
  • Retirement plans available
  • FTCA Malpractice Insurance

 Job Description

In Merkel, TX: Texas Association of Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor responsible for working with children, individuals, couples, families, or groups to thelp them overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues

Job Overview: 

  • Interview patients to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information
  • Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist clients in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors
  • Observes clients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior
  • Reviews results of tests given by psychologist to evaluate clients' needs
  • Change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions/needs

No agencies, please. TACHC does not accept solicitations from recruitment agencies.

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 Job Requirements

Qualifications: 

  • Master's degree from an accredited program plus a minimum two years experience in a field related to counseling individuals in crisis/trauma situations
  • Must be currently licensed as a Professional Counselor
  • Two years of progressively autonomous experience with children, groups, individual, and family therapy experience preferred

Come make a difference in Merkel!
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Community Overview

Merkel is located 17 miles west of Abilene which is home to Abilene Christian University which prides itself on exemplary teaching, significant research & meaningful service to society and is currently home to approximately 5,000 students. Merkel is a growing city that is currently working on building a new school for their residents. Merkel is a small town but only 20min. away from the city life in Abilene. They have 1 Elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 High School and 4 Colleges (Located in Abilene). If you're looking for the small town feel without being too far away from a large city Merkel is the place for you!

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 Contact Information
Contact: Marcia Falloure, Provider Services Specialist
Texas Association of Community Health Centers
5900 Southwest Parkway
Building 3
Austin, TX 78735
Email: mfalloure@tachc.org
Phone: (512) 329-5959
Fax: (512) 329-9189

 Practice Information
Number of physicians in group: 0
Philosophy of the group:

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare and outreach services to the communities we serve in the Big Country area, through medical, dental, and behavioral health access for all.

Our Vision

To be the leading healthcare resource in each community we serve.

If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.