PRN Therapist for Outpatient Facility

Sage Recovery & Wellness; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Recovery & Wellness Center – Austin, TX is seeking a Program Therapist to provide individual and group therapy for adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and substance use.

The role reports to the Clinical Director and requires maintaining documentation, completing intake assessments within 72 hours, and coordinating with families and referrals. This in-person position offers PRN, part-time, and full-time options with opportunities to work with couples or families on request.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical license in Texas or eligible (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LCDC/Licensed MFT).
• Master’s degree required; supervised experience preferred.
• Experience with substance use and mental health treatment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group therapy.
• Conduct 72-hour intake psychosocial assessments.
• Maintain clinical documentation and treatment plans.
• Develop relapse-prevention and continuity-of-care strategies.
• Coordinate with referral sources and family members as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide coverage at Westlake location as required.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Relapse prevention

Group therapy

Family counseling

Education

Texas LMSW/LCSW/LPC-LMFT license

Master’s degree in counseling or social work

Accredited degree

Job description

Job description:

Sage Recovery & Wellness Center - Austin, 78746

Full-time positions available

Job Summary

Sage Recovery & Wellness Center is an outpatient recovery center for adults and adolescents struggling with mental health, alcohol or substance abuse; offering Group counseling, couples & family counseling, group therapy and intensive outpatient group therapy programs. Sage is located in Austin, TX approximately one mile west of the Capital of Texas Highway on Bee Caves Rd. in Westlake.

Description: Seeking a Group therapist to work with adults struggling with substance use and/or mental health. Opportunity to work with Adults, adolescents, couples or families available upon request.

Position Title: Program Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Director

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitate individual and group therapy
• Conduct psychosocial, diagnostic assessments within the 72 hour intake timeframe
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork including daily treatment notes, master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, progress-based notes, and discharge summaries
• Help clients develop relapse-preventative plans, promote continuity of care/improvement, and assist in the step-down process from treatment; including, but not limited to, referring clients or family members to community resources or specialists as needed
• Maintain contact with each client’s professional and personal support system, as needed
• Counsel family members on how to understand and support your client through their treatment
• Attend weekly staff meetings, consultation meetings, and on-site trainings at regular intervals
• Maintain requirements to keep license current (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT, LCDC, etc)
• Provide coverage at the Westlake location as needed for assessments, group therapy, etc

Special Skills:

• Proficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders using evidence-based methodology
• Knowledge of efficient and effective treatment and management of clients with chronic mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Knowledge of 12-step and other sober support groups
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to mental health conditions, i.e., disease model, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Experience/ Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Basic or Intensive Training), a BIG plus.
• Knowledge of basic psychopharmacology and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with the stages of change and stages of recovery.
• Case-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals.
• Experience conducting therapeutic groups.

Qualifications & Education:

• Texas master’s license in counseling, or social work (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-A, LPC, LMFT)
• Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a plus
• Degree from an accredited institution, verified by State and/or National boards
• Experience with substance use, beneficial

Hours & Compensation:

PRN, Part-time & Full-time positions are available. Pay is based on experience

Benefits available for Full-time positions.

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person