Group Therapist - PRN

Connections Wellness Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Connections Wellness Group in Arlington, TX is seeking a Group Therapist I on a PRN basis to facilitate group therapies and support a holistic treatment team. The role focuses on psychoeducational and process groups, completing treatment plans, and updating progress while implementing evidence-based curricula to promote lasting wellness.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in social work or counseling, possess an unrestricted clinical license, and have experience with mental health and substance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or equivalent.
• Current unencumbered clinical license (LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCDC).
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use disorders; dual diagnosis; experience across PHP/IOP.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups.
• Complete treatment plans and updates.
• Engage with a dynamic treatment team.
• Assist in developing/broadcasting curriculum focused on skills for long-term wellness.

Skills

Group facilitation

Psychotherapy experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Licenses: LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCDC

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Group Therapist I

Job Type: PRN

Location: Arlington, TX

Reports to: Site Director

Job Salary: $30-$32 per hour

About Connections Wellness Group

At Connections Wellness Group, our mission is to provide you with meaningful, life‑improving mental health support to promote positive change for your overall wellness. We provide comprehensive mental health services and accelerated group therapy, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), designed to offer structured support and guidance during critical times. Our purpose is to create a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can develop coping mechanisms, build resilience, and rediscover their inner strength, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life. We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental healthcare, and we’re dedicated to being a trusted partner on your journey.

Position Summary

Day-to-day job functions include facilitating psychoeducational groups and process groups, completing treatment plans and updates, and active engagement with a dynamic treatment team. This team member will also assist in the development and implementation of a holistic, evidence‑based curriculum that focuses on addressing patient symptoms and building necessary skills to assist our patients in connecting back to what matters most while establishing a clear path to long‑term wellness.

PRN Requirements

• You must ensure that your available time is updated on the PRN availability calendar.
• Cannot deny three (3) provided shifts within each quarter.
• You must respond to coverage requests by leadership within 48 hours.
• You must attend all training/in-service to stay on top of process and policy updates. If you are unable to attend, you must communicate with your primary supervisor to ensure you receive the information.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or equivalent field.
• License: Current unencumbered clinical license (LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCDC) per state of practice guidelines.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, including dual diagnosis populations. Proven background working across higher levels of care, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings.

Additional Requirements

A thorough knowledge of and adherence to ethical guidelines as well as state and federal guidelines and compliance regulations (HIPAA, Mandated Reporting, etc.). Employees will also maintain adequate professional liability insurance.

Drug‑Free Workplace

This is a drug‑free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants who have been patients of any program or provider at the facility are eligible for employment under the conditions outlined below: For private practice therapy and medication management, the applicant must have discontinued or transferred their treatment to a provider or providers outside of the facility. For PHP/IOP services, the applicant must have been discharged from the program at least 2 years before applying for employment.