Licensed Therapist - DFW

MST Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Salience Health in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking a full‑time Therapist to join a collaborative multi‑discipline team. The therapist will provide therapy evaluations and crisis services, utilizing evidence‑based approaches, with a focus on remission and recovery for diverse patients.

The role involves CBT sessions, crisis interventions, and coordination with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and an admin team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical services such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Licensed or eligible for state licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMSW).
• Experience providing diagnostic assessments and therapy to a full age range.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient therapy evaluations to gather information and assess mental health needs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational CBT individual sessions.
• Conduct crisis interventions: risk assessment, determine risk level, and follow-up.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention skills and suicide prevention understanding.
• Establish rapport with patients and connect with diverse backgrounds.
• Understand diagnoses and apply appropriate intervention techniques.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create individualized treatment plans and meet regularly with patients.
• Maintain communication with the treatment team and involve families as appropriate.
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
• Maintain thorough records and follow safety protocols.
• Attend weekly team meetings and complete required training.
• Maintain required licensure.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapy evaluations

CBT techniques

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in clinical services such as social work, counseling, or psychology

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Salience Health has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Therapist in the fast growing and diverse Dallas‑Fort‑Worth area. Join a collaborative multi‑specialty team that includes psychiatrists, primary‑care providers, nurse practitioners, and therapists, all supported by well‑trained medical assistants and an administrative team.

DESCRIPTION

As part of a comprehensive behavioral health team, the Therapist will serve as a therapy provider and crisis clinician. In the role of crisis clinician, the Therapist will offer support, education, and crisis services in conjunction with psychiatric providers and provide resources as needed. As a therapy provider, the Therapist will conduct therapy evaluations and facilitate psychoeducational individual sessions using evidence‑based approaches. At Salience Health, we pursue remission and recovery together—one patient at a time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct new patient therapy evaluations to gather information and assess mental health needs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational CBT individual sessions.
• Conduct crisis interventions: complete risk assessment, determine risk level, implement appropriate intervention, and ensure follow‑up.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention skills and understanding of suicide prevention.
• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients.
• Connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Understand common psychiatric diagnoses and recognize associated behaviors to employ appropriate intervention techniques.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create individualized therapeutic treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Meet regularly with patients to provide treatment and adjust plans as needed.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the treatment team.
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Perform all other duties assigned.
• Contribute to practice by completing related tasks as needed.
• Attend all company trainings and meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintain required licensure.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Valid license with all state licensing requirements: LCSW, LPC, LMSW.
• Valid malpractice insurance.
• Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment.
• Work as a team member cooperatively.
• Maintain professionalism.
• Stabilize crisis situations.
• Adhere to the agency’s culture.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings on occasion.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Guide, direct, or influence people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time‑management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient with computer operations and appropriate software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to ethical and behavioral standards for Social Work or Licensed Professional Counselor practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ENVIRONMENT

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Light‑exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Frequently: 0‑50% of time stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, standing, walking, driving, reaching, pushing, lifting.

VISION

Required close visual acuity to view a computer terminal and extensive reading.

EEOC DISCLOSURE

Salience Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Licensure: LCSW, LPC, LMSW.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in clinical services such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Current with all state licensing requirements.
• 2+ years of clinical experience providing diagnostic assessment and therapy services to a full range of individuals from youth through adulthood.