Group Therapist - PRN

Connections Wellness Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Connections Wellness Group in Plano, TX seeks a Group Therapist I to facilitate psychoeducational and process groups, complete treatment plans, and work with a dynamic treatment team to support clients on their path to long-term wellness.

This PRN role requires a Master’s degree in social work or counseling, an active clinical license, and experience with mental health and substance use disorders across PHP/IOP settings. Flexible scheduling and ongoing supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or equivalent field.
• Current unencumbered clinical license (LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFT-A, LCDC) per state of practice guidelines.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use disorders across higher levels of care (inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups.
• Complete treatment plans and updates.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop and implement a holistic, evidence-based curriculum addressing symptoms and skills.

Skills

Dual diagnosis experience

Inpatient/IOP experience

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Current LPC/LCSW/LMFT license

Job description

Job Title: Group Therapist I

Job Type: PRN

Location: Plano, TX

Reports to: Site Director

Job Salary: $30-$32 per hour

About CWG:
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.

• -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 in order 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.

• 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.

Please Note: 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.

Disclaimer:
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

Job Type: PRN
Job Salary: $30-$32 per hour