In-Person Group Therapist — PHP/IOP Programs

Connections Wellness Group; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Wellness Group in Southlake, TX is seeking a Group Therapist to provide group psychotherapy within PHP/IOP settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct psychoeducational and process groups, develop treatment plans, and support patients toward long-term wellness while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Requires a Master’s in social work or counseling and Texas licensure, CPR, and AVADE training; in-person, full-time schedule 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling and relevant state licensure required.
• Experience: Prior experience working with adult groups dealing with psychiatric/general mental health challenges and trauma.
• License: Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines (LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LCSW). MUST be licensed already.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Avade training during orientation week.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Displays active involvement in the treatment planning process.
• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment process.
• As therapeutically necessary, provides family session counseling to patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Support with vital and UDS capture as needed.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment, documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders.
• Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members.
• Demonstrates active communication with UR on treatment and LOS issues, supporting in UR functions/authorizations/denials as needed and requested.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as a member of the team when a crisis occurs, assisting others in ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

HIPAA knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Connections Wellness Group in Southlake, TX is seeking a Group Therapist to provide group psychotherapy within PHP/IOP settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct psychoeducational and process groups, develop treatment plans, and support patients toward long-term wellness while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Requires a Master’s in social work or counseling and Texas licensure, CPR, and AVADE training; in-person, full-time schedule 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.