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Licensed Program Therapist

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington
Garland, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Program Therapist position at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington?

Licensed Therapist, are you seeking a new opportunity? Join our family of caring professionals atPerimeter Behavioral of Dallas if you are a Licensed Therapist who is willing to workday/weekend shifts and is seeking to be a part of a professional team and assist in transforming the lives of children in our community then apply today!

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, Texas is conveniently located in Garland, Texas and has a beautiful facility with great staff. We provide quality care to children and adolescents to the surrounding area for behavioral health and mental health needs.

The Licensed Therapist Responsibilities Include The Following

The Program Therapist will be part of a compassionate team of professionals providing high quality care to patients in a comforting, yet fun environment. Our team is extremely collaborative with one another and the patients and their families seeking to optimize the therapeutic value our patients receive while in our care.

Job Functions

  • Provides direct-care services to patients including individual, group and family sessions. Serves as a primary therapist to assigned patients and their families.
  • Interviews patients and family members to develop a complete psychosocial assessment. Obtains information about patient history, health and level of functioning.
  • Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans and updates.
  • Works with patients and families to prepare solid aftercare plans, including referrals to community agencies and other professionals as needed.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of services provided and ensure documentation in the patient charts in a timely manner.
  • Ensures program functions within requirements established by the Joint Commission and other state and federal agencies.
  • Remains knowledgeable of current trends related to behavioral healthcare by participating in professional organizations, reviewing current literature and communicating with representatives of other facilities.
  • Responsible for creating and supporting a positive, professional, team-oriented, harassment-free work environment by understanding and complying with organization policies.

Qualified Licensed Therapists Should Have The Following

Education: Master’s degree in social work, Counseling or related mental health field required.

Licensure:Valid license in the State of Texas with a LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or LPC-A, is required.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills; Trauma Informed Care or Substance Abuse Experience preferred.

Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; Ability to multi-task and successfully prioritize workload; Ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing preferred.

If you would like to learn more about joining our team, please apply on our website athttps://perimeterhealthcare.com/careers.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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