Role Description

The Virtual Evening Adolescent Group Therapist is responsible for providing group, family, and/or individual psychotherapy and psychoeducation, as well as other aspects of care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, ethical standards, and a commitment to client-centered care across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Texas
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, Counseling, or a related behavioral science field from an accredited college or university
• Active clinical license in the State of Texas (LMSW, LPC-Associate, LCSW, or LPC)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical assessment and diagnosis, with a focus on treating and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges
• Active supervision plan with an LCSW-S or LPC-S, if applicable
• Current CPR certification

Requirements

• Provide group psychotherapy and psycho-educational according to PHP/IOP program schedule.
• Co-facilitate family therapy sessions with clients in the PHP or IOP program, per program guidelines.
• Develop and review discharge plan with the client and family, as appropriate, per discharge planning policy (MH CS 007).
• Complete psychosocial assessment within 72 hrs. of admission to PHP or IOP.
• Assist in developing the interdisciplinary treatment plan, with clients in PHP/IOP programming, outlining focus for treatment, goals, and interventions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings with PHP/IOP clients.
• Document all clinical encounters with clients and groups clearly and concisely, demonstrating the therapeutic process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of utilization review issues, criteria for continued stay, and discharge.
• Demonstrate ongoing evaluation of clients’ diagnosis, psychosocial stressors, strengths, and opportunities for growth.
• Evaluate clients’ progress using identified outcome measures and discuss with the treatment team.
• Assist client and family with PHP/IOP discharge planning, including community resources and referrals.
• Discuss day to day programming with other clinicians to ensure quality care.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and staff.
• Ensure client satisfaction and participate in addressing issues if they arise.
• Maintain a positive, professional image in the office and in the community.
• Participate in QA/QI process, ensuring that services are evidenced based, and treatment is evidence informed.
• Maintain regular work hours, being on time and managing time well.
• Demonstrate personal characteristics of patience, tact, cheerfulness and enthusiasm toward the administration and clients. Must be able to appropriately respond to all types of behavior.
• Complete thorough documentation for client care PHP/IOP admit orders and PHP/IOP discharge orders.
• Report necessary clinical information to physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Respond and assist in the event of a medical emergency.
• Any additional duties that facilitate the effective operations of the programs and services provided include but not limited to individual, couples or family therapy services.

Benefits

• A healthy & positive atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full Time
• Salary: $65K - $85K annually
• 120 hours (15 days) of paid time off
• 40 hours (5 days) of sick leave
• 24 hours (3 days) of paid bereavement leave per occurrence.
• Medical and supplemental health insurance (vision, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities