Primary Therapist

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353 in Plano, Texas is looking for a Primary Therapist to provide individual and group therapy for adults, children, and adolescents, complete clinical paperwork, and conduct assessments. The role requires a graduate degree in a related field and relevant licensure.

The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, generous paid time off, and a supportive work environment focused on mental health and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related required.
• Fully licensed or in associate/intern phase of licensure required.
• Experience with individual and/or family therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy.
• Complete clinical paperwork including treatment plans and progress notes.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for patients.

Skills

Individual and group therapy

Strong communication

Collaborative nature

Experience with therapy

Education

Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday

The Primary Therapist conducts individual and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient’s individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Conducts psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy
• For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork including:
  • Treatment plans
  • Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
  • Wellness planAftercare plan
  • Discharge summary
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load:
  • Completes biopsychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments
  • Creates individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members
  • Creates treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed
• Attends treatment team meetings and treatment team rounds, to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team
• May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates (Primary Therapist I and II)

Primary Therapist I must haves:

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Fully licensed with appropriate state licensing board or in an associate/intern phase of licensure or what is required by the state to practice individual therapy (required)
• Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi-disciplinary team (required)
• Experience with individual and/or family therapy (preferred)
• Ability to move from one task to the next with ease, flexibility (preferred)

Primary Therapist II must haves:

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
• Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities; demonstrated ability to work independently; developing specialty within line of service and broadening expertise with other populations (required)

Sr. Primary Therapist III must haves:

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Has obtained and maintains a full mental health license as required by state (required)
• At least 3 years post licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, ED and/or trauma related disorders; some experience supervising other clinicians; has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success in treating more complex cases (required)
• Experience with individual and/or family therapy (required)

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.