Outpatient Therapist (M-F, Full-time)

Dallas Behavioral; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Dallasbehavioral is seeking a licensed Therapist to deliver therapy services for patients facing mental health and emotional challenges. This role involves providing individual and group therapy while collaborating with a treatment team to develop and implement therapeutic plans.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master's Degree in a relevant field and have a valid Texas license. Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology required.
• Valid Texas Therapist licenses in good standing required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy in group and individual settings.
• Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans with the team.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Assessment and evaluation skills

Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses

Time management skills

Basic PC skills

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Valid Texas Therapist licenses (LMFT, LMSW, LPC, LCSW)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a licensed Therapist to provide therapy services and other support services for our patients. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, this Therapist will provide therapeutic group and individual services to patients under DBHH care for specific mental health needs, emotional or substance abuse problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides therapy in a group and individual setting
• Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrates sound application of Cognitive Behavioral Theory and methodology.
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning.
• Plans and prepares for activities.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
• Licenses: Valid Texas Therapist (LMFT, LMSW, LPC, LCSW) license in good standing required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting or combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.
  • Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health.
  • Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
  • Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
  • Must be able to multi‑task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
• Screening: Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical, and be able to provide positive employment references.
• Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for a sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.