Group Therapist

Connections Wellness Group•McKinney, TX

3d•$63,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Therapist oversees the quality of care delivered to patients in Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). The role provides group psychotherapy and counseling to patients experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. The therapist facilitates psychoeducational and process groups, completes treatment plans and updates, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team. The position also contributes to the development and implementation of a holistic, evidence-based curriculum intended to reduce symptoms, build coping and life skills, and support patients in establishing a path toward long-term wellness. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position in McKinney, Texas, with a schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicants must already hold a qualifying license: LMSW, LCSW, LPC-A, or LPC. CPR certification and Avade training are required during orientation week. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and agree to a national background check.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or counseling.
Current, unencumbered state clinical license: LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, or LCSW; applicants must already be licensed.
Prior experience working with adolescent and adult groups dealing with psychiatric challenges and trauma.
CPR certification.
Complete Avade training during orientation week.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate ideas, problems, and instructions orally or in writing.
Ability to analyze situations and evaluate data, and recommend or implement improvements to systems and processes.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in an emergency.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to a national background check.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
Participate actively in treatment planning.
Participate actively in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
Provide family session counseling when therapeutically necessary to support communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
Support vital-sign and UDS capture as needed.
Communicate proactively with clients, families, and outside referral sources within HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements, and document correspondence with patients and stakeholders.
Collaborate consistently with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
Communicate with utilization review regarding treatment and length-of-stay issues, and support authorization and denial functions as needed and requested.
Complete client paperwork accurately, completely, and on time.
Use crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, assist the team during crises, and help ensure patient safety.
Enact the code system in accordance with company policy and training.
Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills and assist the care coordination department as requested.
Complete releases appropriately and follow confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of clinical regulations and applicable state and federal laws.
Follow facility compliance, conduct, confidentiality, and other applicable policies and procedures.
Treat patients, visitors, and coworkers with dignity and respect, and provide appropriate customer service while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment and contribute positively to the team and work environment.
Meet attendance requirements and attend departmental and staff meetings as required.
Complete work accurately and promptly, take initiative, and accept responsibility for learning from mistakes.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.