About EmpathyHQ:

EmpathyHQ is a 501(c)(3) public, non-profit corporation specializing in outpatient mental health counseling in Texas. It is a rebranding from our previous name, Alliance Child & Family Solutions to be more inclusive of the individuals, couples, families, and communities we serve across Texas. Though our name and logo have changed, our Mission and Vision are clearer than ever.

• Our Mission: To provide life-changing mental health services to Texans with a focus on vulnerable populations
• Our Vision: A resilient community with access to resources to live a healthy and authentic life

EmpathyHQ, navigating your path to living a healthy and authentic life. We strive to do this by providing services to all ages with various therapists, techniques, and skills at multiple locations. We provide in-person services in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area and serve all of Texas with our robust telehealth care.  The ideal candidate for this position has a heart for working with underserved communities, providing these critical services to children and families from diverse backgrounds impacted by trauma.
 

About the Position:

EmpathyHQ seeks dedicated, fully licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPC only) to join our team and make a difference. At EmpathyHQ, you’ll enjoy a flexible, incentive-based pay model that empowers you to control your schedule and income. Therapists are compensated based on billable hours, with a base rate for the first 40 hours per pay period and an incentive rate nearly 1.5 times greater for any hours beyond that. Additionally, we provide benefits like PTO, medical insurance, holiday pay, and ongoing CEU opportunities to support your professional growth.  We are looking for in-person therapists, especially those interested in seeing younger populations.

Join us if you’re passionate about providing life-changing mental health services to vulnerable populations across Texas.

• Provide weekly individual therapy services, which may include:
  • Completing a comprehensive psychosocial assessment,
  • Assessing the mental and behavioral health status of referred Clients and ensuring that clinical assessments are up to date based on best practice, grant requirements, and agency policies,
  • Identifying patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and making appropriate referrals to higher levels of care (Emergency, Inpatient, PHP/IOP) as needed,
  • Formulating differential diagnoses of mild to moderate mental health conditions or substance abuse,
  • Using evidenced-based practices and professional counseling standards to provide ongoing psychotherapy / behavioral health counseling with measurable outcomes and goals,
  • Completing discharge planning as needed while monitoring the overall number of sessions.
• (negotiable) Provide group therapy services (with the support of at least one (1) additional group leader present) on a weekly basis which may include.
• Complete documentation of all therapeutic services per the requirements of EmpathyHQ and document outcomes for grant funding,
• Be familiar with using an Electronic Medical Record system
• Complete outreach to local schools, agencies, community leaders, and other stakeholders about the program and to increase participation,
• Participate in weekly Therapy Department meetings and quarterly Agency Meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining licensing requirements for this position
• Responsible for maintaining professional liability insurance for in-person and telehealth sessions
• NO Evenings or weekends are required for this position, though some afternoon flexibility IS preferred to meet caseload requirements.

Benefits: 

EmpathyHQ offers the following benefits of employment to ALL Full-Time Positions:

• Medical Insurance: Coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. Two plan options are available.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage through Delta, effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. Two plan options are available.
• 401K with Employer Match of 1% Salary: The company will match 1% of your salary, effective after 60 days of employment.
• Weekly Therapy Copay Reimbursement: Up to $30 per week for therapy copays; receipt required for reimbursement.
• Professional Liability Insurance: Coverage through EmpathyHQ.
• Professional License Reimbursement based on months of employment.
• Continuing Education Credits: Agency-paid CEUs to expand therapeutic skills and fulfill required hours through asynchronous learning options.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment Certification; for more information, visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO increases with each year of service, starting at your two-year anniversary and continuing annually, up to 10 years of tenure.
• Holiday Pay: Coverage for Company Holidays, which include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Equal Opportunity Provider:

It is the policy of EmpathyHQ to ensure equal employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  EmpathyHQ prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.  As a mental health agency with multiple clinical license types, EmpathyHQ is unable to provide employment or internship opportunities to individuals who have been seen as a Client or are the immediate family/household member of someone seen as a Client by our agency or one of our current clinicians (even if at a different agency).