Licensed Therapist

Texas Wellness Collective; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Wellness Collective in Austin, TX seeks a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist for tele-health/hybrid practice. This contract role offers flexible hours and a collaborative private-practice atmosphere with a supportive team and scheduling that fits your clients.

You will assess and diagnose clients across ages, develop treatment plans, document in EHR, coordinate with PCPs and referrers, and maintain Texas licensure. Strong cultural sensitivity and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's or doctorate in a relevant mental health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) with coursework for licensure.
• Culturally aware and respectful of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess needs, provide diagnostic formulation, and set treatment priorities.
• Present treatment plans within the electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Interact with clients and their support systems to achieve behavioral, cognitive, and emotional changes.
• Collaborate with payers, referrers, primary care physicians, and community agencies to provide effective treatment.
• Complete all required documentation on time (assessments, treatment plans, authorizations, progress notes).
• Maintain current Texas licensure and pursue further licensure as agreed upon hire.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's or Doctorate Degree in social work, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or counseling psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

Texas Wellness Collective is looking for a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist to provide tele-Health/Hybrid clinical positions in the Austin area.

Texas Wellness is an outpatient counseling office welcoming a new counselor who wants flexible hours to make their own schedule and is ready to join a growing practice with a great team!

If you are looking for a relaxed, team-focused, private practice atmosphere then we would love to hear from you! Our offices are available Monday through Saturday to fit you and your clients' schedules.

Job Description

As a contract therapist, you are responsible for providing effective mental health counseling to assigned clients, coordinating with primary care physicians, referrers, and completing and maintaining documentation and records.

Major Responsibilities

• Meets with clients to assess their needs, provides complete diagnosis, and in collaboration with clients, determines manageable problem focus and treatment priorities. Clients may include: children, adolescents, families, adults, and elders.
• Presents timely treatment plans to electronic health records (EHR) software.
• Interacts effectively with each client. Works with clients and, when appropriate, their support systems to produce behavioral, cognitive, and/or emotional changes that meet treatment goals. Evaluates client progress and revises treatment plans as needed.
• Works collaboratively with payers, referrers, primary care physicians, and community agencies in providing effective treatment to clients.
• Completes all necessary documentation within required time parameters for each client. For example: assessments and treatment plans, insurance authorizations, problem-oriented progress notes, and treatment summaries.
• Maintains current licensed status in Texas and, if applicable, obtains licensure as agreed upon hire.
• Must have basic computer skills: navigate the internet, manage documentation in standard electronic health record (EHR) system and basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in social work, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling or counseling psychology from an accredited institution
• Must be licensed or license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) and have completed all coursework for licensure
• Be familiar and sensitive to diverse cultures and ethnicity

We offer competitive compensation and provide two models to allow for flexibility based on each person’s needs!

• Shared revenue based on a percentage of cash-pay clients' collections
• Hourly rate based on client sessions per week and paid biweekly