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About the Role
Outpatient therapist for PHP/IOP mental health programs. Texas.
Join Acadia as a Outpatient Therapist – PHP/IOP Mental Health in Texas, United States. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral. This role will be an outpatient role focused on our PHP/IOP programs.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Acadia as a Outpatient Therapist – PHP/IOP Mental Health.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders through individual, group, and family sessions within PHP/IOP programs. They are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess state or national licensure. A minimum of two years of experience as a therapist is required, including at least one year of experience with the specific patient population.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 12% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% 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.
Position Insights
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