PRN Outpatient Therapist
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Job Description
The Clinical Therapist will provide quality psychotherapeutic services to all patient and their families; to serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families. It is the responsibility of the Clinical Therapist to provide initial and ongoing assessment of each client to determine the most effective and useful counseling in treatment of their emotional and/or substance abuse problems.
Education and/or Licensure – Master’s degree in social work or equivalent in a recognized mental health field. Texas Licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, required.
Experience – Experience in inpatient setting preferred; skills in case management, time management, and crisis intervention common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crises intervention practice. Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principals of abnormal psychology as specifically applied to adults; familiarity with follow-up resource service available; skills in conducting family group therapy.
Additional Requirements – Must obtain and maintain approved CPR certification and Management of Assaultive Behavior training including restraint and seclusion policies prior to assuming patient care responsibility.
401K Retirement Plan
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Therapist provides psychotherapeutic services and initial assessments to patients and their families. They serve as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality treatment and support the organization's philosophy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related mental health field and possess a Texas license such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Experience in an inpatient setting is preferred, along with proficiency in crisis intervention and case management.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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