Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The Bariatric Counseling Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Matching

Life, Disability, AD&D, and Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading behavioral healthcare facility is seeking a full-time licensed therapist in Texas. The role involves leading group and individual therapy, conducting psychological assessments, and providing mentorship to clinical team members. Candidates should hold a full clinical mental health license, with experience in eating disorders as a plus. This position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clinical mental health license as required by the state of Texas.
• Prior experience in eating disorder therapy preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group psychotherapy.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning.
• Complete clinical documentation.
• Coordinate after-care referrals.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.
• Perform psychosocial assessments for bariatric surgery clearance.
• Provide mentorship to junior clinicians.
• Maintain compliance with ethical clinical practices.

Skills

Psychological assessment and diagnostic skills

Experience leading group therapy

Experience treating eating disorders

Collaborative nature and strong communication skills

Reliable, well organized, and attentive to detail

Education

Full clinical mental health license (LPC, LMFT, LCSW or LPC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A)

Job description

Overview

The Bariatric Counseling Center is a ground-breaking behavioral healthcare facility specializing in the comprehensive behavioral treatment of adults struggling with binge eating, emotional over-eating, and obesity. The 9-year-old center has a pioneering integrated cross-disciplinary approach to behavioral health. The team includes a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Therapists, Registered Dietitians, a Registered Nurse, a Physical Therapist, and a Professional Chef. The Center’s flagship behavioral health intensive outpatient (IOP) program includes group and individual therapy, dietary guidance, cooking classes, chef-prepared meals, mindful eating, and movement education in an all-inclusive format. Care is coordinated and collaborative across the team to deliver an innovative whole health approach to behavioral healthcare.

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Role

Our clinical team is looking for a full-time dynamic licensed therapist in the state of Texas (LPC, LMFT, LCSW or LPC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A) to lead psychoeducational groups and provide individual therapy in our intensive outpatient program, as well as conduct psychological assessments for clients with disordered and binge eating, anxiety and depression. Prior eating disorder therapy experience is of value but not required.

Responsibilities

• Individual and group psychotherapy
• Comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on caseload, including complete biopsychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments and individualized treatment plans with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members.
• Complete clinical documentation including treatment plans, progress notes and group notes, relapse prevention plans, and discharge summaries. Documentation meets standards and assists with utilization review process.
• Coordinate after-care referrals as needed.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to provide individual case conceptualization and coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team.
• Perform psychosocial assessments for bariatric surgery clearance, determining any contraindications to surgery and making related treatment recommendations. Training will be provided.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced clinical team members.
• Comply with annual licensure requirements. Maintain client confidentiality, Joint Commission standards and HIPAA. Ensure compliance with boundaries and ethical clinical practices.

Skills / Qualifications

• Has obtained and maintains a full clinical mental health license as required by state of Texas (LPC, LMFT, LCSW or LPC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A)
• Psychological assessment and diagnostic skills
• Experience leading group therapy a plus
• Experience treating eating disorders a plus
• Collaborative nature and strong communication skills
• Reliable, well organized, and attentive to detail

Schedule & Compensation

40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, to include 2 evenings (Monday–Thursday) until 8:30 PM. AM programming begins at 10 AM, with no Monday AM or Friday PM programming. One Saturday per month from 9:30 AM to 1 PM. 22-24 client-facing hours weekly, including group and individual therapy and 5-6 weekly psychosocial assessments for bariatric surgery clearance. Salary commensurate with experience and years of full licensure.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching
• Life, Disability, AD&D, and Pet Insurance

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 (full licensure)

How to Apply

If you have a passion for health and helping others and want to be part of a pioneering multi-disciplinary team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our team, unified around our mission to change lives in our innovative, industry-leading format in this growing area of behavioral healthcare.

Website: https://www.bariatriccounselingcenter.com/