Therapist

Discovery Mood; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Cedar Park, TX is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing outpatient services.

You will deliver 20-25 direct client hours weekly, lead groups three times weekly, complete assessments, and support care coordination. Master’s or Doctorate required; licensure path offered. Schedule Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, onsite in Cedar Park; compensation ranges 65k-90k with bonus.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree required.
• Completion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services to outpatient clients.
• Leads intensive outpatient program groups three times weekly.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients.
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family sessions.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies and communicates with billing.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Group facilitation

Clinical assessments

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field

Job description

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Professional Psychiatric Services under DBH. Therapist responsibilities include providing therapy services, leading therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting individual sessions, and other tasks as detailed below. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping those in need and will find joy in being at the heart of a positive, professional culture. They will enjoy talking to clients and enjoy supporting their staff in doing the same. The Professional Psychiatric Services division prides itself on its close culture, clinical excellence, while focusing on helping patients sustain their mental health wellness goals and bringing a new sense of hope to those that are suffering.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed with PPS division policy guidelines
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Delivers 20-25 hours of direct client hours each week to outpatient clients.
• Facilitate intensive outpatient program groups 3 times a week
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
• Communicate with the billing department to provide information about services rendered as therapy.
• Participates in research planning, analysis, development, and presentation.
• Provides training and support to clinical care coordinator as needed.
• Actively participates in prior authorizations and utilization review for TMS, Spravato, and medications
• Supports the development of new therapeutic initiatives and programs as needed.
• Advocate for clients when necessary
• Refer patients across Discovery Behavioral Health brands and service lines as clinically indicated
• Consult on potential referrals filtering into practice from other Discovery Behavioral Health brands as clinically indicated
• Back up technician for TMS and Spravato as necessary
• Therapeutic intervention for patients undergoing Spravato and Esketamine treatment
• Providing integrative therapy for patients undergoing services withing practice

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
• Completion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Employment Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Work Location: On Site - Cedar Park, TX
Compensation: Pay Range: $65,000-$90,000 annually with bonus structure

Reference Number: 10655

Department: Clinical

City, State: Cedar Park, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift Hours & Dates: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm

Virtual: No

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