Therapist - Austin
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Meadows Behavioral Health as a Therapist – Austin, TX – Full-Time in Austin, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Include: Assessment, Coordination & Discharge Planning Meet with assigned patients to introduce self, orient the patient to the therapist role and explain treatment goals and/or expectations.
- Initiate contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers, after signed release has been obtained, to develop and implement care plan and coordinate discharge planning.
- Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program.
Requirements
- Call Services May provide on
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Meadows Behavioral Health in Austin, Texas.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Austin at MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Austin, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Therapist assesses patients, facilitates care, and manages case planning through individual, family, and group psychotherapy. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to implement therapeutic milestones and coordinate discharge planning.
Benefits package: Internal promotion opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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