Program Therapist (PRN) (Sat - Sun)

Perimeter Healthcare

3 days ago

Garland, TexasPer Diem / PRNMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Perimeter Healthcare as a Program Therapist – PRN Weekends, Garland TX in United States. Perimeter Behavioral of Dallas is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers, as well as senior adults. We are located on 22 acres outside of the metroplex in Garland, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

up care. Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care Coordinates with re

Requirements

Intern, LMFT, LMFT

task and successfully prioritize workload; Ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing preferred.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Perimeter Healthcare as a Program Therapist – PRN Weekends, Garland TX.

Key Skills

Mental health evaluationCrisis interventionClinical assessmentCase managementPsychosocial intakeEvidence-based therapeutic interventionsDischarge planningGroup therapyTreatment planningPsychiatric diagnostic evaluationSubstance use disorder counselingInterpersonal communicationTrauma informed careRisk need responsivity modelSequential intercept modelCriminal justice system knowledge

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Program Therapist (PRN) (Sat - Sun) at Perimeter Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Perimeter Healthcare 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 Garland, 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health evaluation, Crisis intervention, Clinical assessment, Case management, Psychosocial intake, Evidence-based therapeutic interventions, Discharge planning, Group therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

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