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McKinney, Texas

Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist (PHP) Behavioral Health

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Call expectations
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Job Description

Schedule: Full-Time Days

Your experience matters 

 Collin Springs/Changes-McKinney is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a PHP Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to
making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your
skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives
of those we serve.

 How you’ll contribute 

A PHP Therapist who excels in this role will:

* Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients
experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues.
* Actively participates in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and
after-care processes.
* Provides family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and
reduce barriers to treatment.
* Supports with patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed.
* Communicates proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in
accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
* Collaborates consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians,
UR, and nursing staff.
* Supports UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for
authorizations.
* Completes required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments,
Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes.
* Responds appropriately to patient crises and participate in de-escalation
procedures.
* Demonstrates knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations
(TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.).
* Assists care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
* Completes all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility
timelines.
* Performs additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and
paid time off.
* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).
* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

What we’re looking for  
Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Social work, Counseling or
equivalent (required) Experience may be substituted for education.  Additional

requirements include

* Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
* CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within
30 days of hire.
* Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations.

More about Collin Springs

Collin Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the
McKinney, TX community.  

EEOC Statement

“Collin Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collin Springs is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The PHP Therapist conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions while actively participating in treatment planning and discharge processes. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or an equivalent field and possess a current clinical or social work license. Prior experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceSubstance use treatmentPsychiatric care

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
20% this job
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in McKinney

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,773/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match