THERAPIST PRN Inpatient

Austin Oaks Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas, is seeking a licensed psychotherapist to join our inpatient unit on a PRN basis. You will develop and write treatment plans, coordinate with disciplines, and deliver therapy aligned with patient and family needs.

Responsibilities include assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with the clinical team under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director; requires Texas licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) or intern status (LMSW/LPC-I/LMFT-A) with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health required.
• Current State Licensure; CPR/BLS certification; QMHP eligible.
• Experience: at least 6 months in inpatient/outpatient psychiatric therapy, including individual, group and family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write treatment plans and discharge summaries within established time frames.
• Serve as liaison with disciplines, physicians, families, and outside agencies.
• Assess, design, and implement therapies meeting patients' and families' needs.
• Collaborate as a treatment team member under supervision of Clinical Services Director.

Skills

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

Case Management

Discharge Planning

Education

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Responsibilities

About Austin Oaks Hospital

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Therapist-PRN at Inpatient Hospital, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for developing and writing treatment plans and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats.
• Is a liaison with other disciplines, colleagues, physicians, families, and outside agencies.
• Responsible for assessing, designing, structuring, and implementing therapeutic services that best meets the needs of patients and their families.
• Working collaboratively as a treatment team member. Will work under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Director. Must be licensed to practice psychotherapy in the State of Texas (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or under supervision for licensure (LMSW, LPC-I, or LMFT-A) Prior inpatient adult psychiatric experience preferred.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Behavioral Health field

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Current State Licensure. Current CPR or BLS certification. Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date. Is deemed a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP)

EXPERIENCE: Required: At least 6 months work experience providing individual, group and family therapy, case management and discharge planning in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric facility; familiarity with ethical and legal issues regarding reporting of abuse and neglect. Prior inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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