Therapist

Summary:

The Therapist provides direct therapeutic services for clients enrolled in The Annex’s PHP, IOP and OP programs, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote healing, recovery, and improved mental health outcomes. Therapists engage in individual, family, and group counseling; participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning; and provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed. This position reports directly to the Clinical Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Unless otherwise agreed upon, this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide mentorship to interns or new staff under direction from the Clinical Director.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and create treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Maintain clinical documentation in EMR system.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Maintain effective and continuity of care by collaborating with referents and external professionals through consistent, timely, confidential and high-quality communication that upholds The Annex's standard of excellence. 
• When clinically appropriate and with proper consent, communicate with family and loved ones following The Annex’s communication protocols.
• Conduct crisis interventions and develop safety plans.
• Maintain licensure and attend professional development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, etc.).
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention, and documentation skills.
• Crisis intervention proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.
• Cultural competence and client advocacy.
• Proficiency in EMR use and clinical note writing.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Current Texas licensure (PhD, LPC, LMSW/LCSW, LMFT, or Associate).
• 2 years clinical experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification, TB clearance, and valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000