Therapist - Dallas - PRN

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: MBH Outpatient Center Dallas - Dallas, TX 75248Position Type: On Call / PoolEducation Level: Masters DegreeJob Category: Health CareThis is where you change your story At Meadows Behavioral Health, we understand that new directions to career advancement and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new, rewarding chapter with us!

Come join us in transforming lives! Who are we? Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry. We offer a range of specialized programs, including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment.

We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field.

Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof. Who are you? Are you compassionate, innovative, and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance?

75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within. We might be a perfect fit for you! The Therapist assesses and facilitates the care for assigned patients and participates in the treatment and continuing care planning. Is responsible for case management for all assigned patients.

Conducts individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy and shares clinical information gained with the treatment team and with other involved entities as appropriate. Promotes implementation of therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule. Provides patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner. Provide on-call coverage as requested. Essential

Duties

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 all activities related to assessment, treatment and discharge planning Individual and Family Therapy Services If required or as assigned: Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy for assigned patients per program schedule. Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program requirements.

Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic setting or therapy sessions. Facilitate specialized interventions when needed.

Specialized Therapy Services If required or as assigned: Provide specialized therapy services to assigned patients including but not limited to, Family, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE. Group Therapy / Education Assist in compiling materials for use in group and/or educational/informational sessions.

Support program schedule by conducting assigned components and maintaining group therapy/education schedule. Complete syllabus or lesson plan for didactic groups and document as required. Participate in program development and performance improvement measures in social services.

Treatment Team Member Active member of the multidisciplinary treatment. Communicates clinical concerns and treatment recommendations with team. Performance Improvement Actively participates in the performance improvement activities per facility licensure and accreditation requirements.

On-Call Services May provide on-call services as requested / assigned. Other Ability to interact and communicate professionally and appropriately.

Ability to effectively respond to customer requests; ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, in a clinically accurate and professional manner; ability to inform patients and families of clinical program policies; ability to work as a member of a team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field State licensed. If individual has a doctorate in Psychology they may function as a Therapist but must apply for a license as a Psychologist upon hire, keeping HR informed of progress. CPR & First Aid Certified. CPI Certified. Valid Drivers License.

Driver Safety Training Minimum of two years experience in behavioral health field preferred. Prefer experience working with specialty services (Trauma, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders) within a managed care environment.

Prefer two years experience providing Family Therapy, EMDR, sex addiction or other trauma specialist if assigned to conduct specialized therapy. We are a Drug Free Company.

All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to hr@meadowsbh.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Therapist assesses patients, facilitates care, and manages case planning through individual, family, and group psychotherapy. They are responsible for coordinating discharge planning and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field and a valid state license. Preferred candidates have at least two years of experience in behavioral health, specifically with trauma, chemical dependency, or eating disorders.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareClinical AssessmentTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Dallas - PRN at MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 56% 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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Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.