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Summit BHC
Harlingen, Texas

Therapist I - Acute

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Acute behavioral health therapist. Individual, group, and family therapy. Harlingen, TX.

Join Summit BHC as a Therapist I – Acute Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Comprehensive benefit plan
  • Competitive salary

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Summit BHC as a Therapist I – Acute Behavioral Health.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides direct clinical services including psychosocial assessments, individual, group, and family therapy to patients with mental and emotional disorders. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans, facilitating discharge planning, and providing crisis intervention within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a similar field and possess a current, valid state-issued license. No professional post-graduate experience is required for entry-level licensure, but CPR and de-escalation certifications are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningDischarge planningCrisis interventionMental health diagnosisClinical documentationCase managementPsycho-educational trainingEvidence-supported psychotherapeutic techniquesDe-escalationRestraint certificationFirst aid

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 20% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% 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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Summit BHC

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Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit plan
Competitive salary