LICENSED Inpatient Therapist (LCSW/LMSW, LPC/LPC-A, LMFT/LMFT-A)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton as a Inpatient Therapist (LCSW/LMSW, LPC/LPC-A, LMFT/LMFT-A) in Austin, Texas, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton as a Inpatient Therapist (LCSW/LMSW, LPC/LPC-A, LMFT/LMFT-A).

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders through individual, group, or family therapy sessions in an inpatient setting. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans, conducting psychosocial assessments, and coordinating discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field along with professional state licensure. A minimum of four years of therapy experience, including at least two years with the specific patient population, is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

PsychotherapyMental health diagnosisTreatment planningPsychosocial assessmentCase managementCrisis interventionBehavior managementClinical documentationPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationTherapeutic techniques

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton

Mental Health Care
Austin, Texas
51-200 employees