Inpatient Therapist (LCSW/LPC) - Mental Health Impact

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in San Antonio, TX is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling for adults in a multidisciplinary setting. The role focuses on patient-care planning, discharge coordination, and advocating for families while navigating community resources.

You will collaborate with the care team, document interventions, and apply evidence-based practices across age groups to support treatment outcomes and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Current Texas State License (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-Associate).
• Experience working in a mental health clinic or behavioral health setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions.
• Experience in assessments and treatment of different age groups; adolescents and adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments considering social, economic, cultural, age-related and behavioral factors.
• Provide crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources.
• Monitor and reevaluate the plan of care throughout the hospital stay; reassess as status changes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state and local assistance programs and resources.
• Educate and advocate for patients and families regarding medical care, discharge planning, advance directives and guardianship when applicable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement systems and assist with authorizations for continued care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Texas State License (LCSW/LMSW/LPC)

Job description

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in San Antonio, TX is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling for adults in a multidisciplinary setting. The role focuses on patient-care planning, discharge coordination, and advocating for families while navigating community resources.

You will collaborate with the care team, document interventions, and apply evidence-based practices across age groups to support treatment outcomes and