Program Therapist

Posted: Friday, 10 April 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/10/2026 20:10:33
Indexed on: 04/10/2026 20:10:33

Location: Houston, TX, 77001, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

PaRC, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health, is hiring!

Description:

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assessing patients, developing treatment plans, providing appropriate treatment including individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, discharge planning, specialty groups and education related to mental health and substance use disorders.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Assesses patients, develops treatment plans based on clinical assessment and patient needs and goals.
  • Involve patients' family, significant other, and other collateral to support patient success.
  • Meets with patients within 24 hours of admission to complete the initial treatment plan and establish therapeutic rapport.
  • Assesses suicidality and possibility for danger to self or others.
  • Collaborate with medical, nursing, and counseling staff.
  • Facilitates patient process and educational groups, specialty groups such as post-traumatic stress disorder, body image and dysmorphia, and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
  • Serve as a professional resource to others in resolving complex case issues
  • Appropriately documents all clinical service provided, completing charts after each individual, group, and family session prior to leaving for the day.
  • Remains well informed of current literature, trends, research, and developments in the field of substance use and mental health disorders, and treatment methodology.


Knowledge, Education, Experience:
  • Minimum of master's degree in social work or related behavioral science field.
  • Licensure in field of expertise; LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
  • Two years of post-graduate experience with patients presenting with psychological distress, preferred
  • Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and education specific to substance use and mental health disorders.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development as it relates to different phases of the life cycle.
  • Specific age groups that are served by this position include Adult, Adult/Geriatric, and Adolescent
Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8: 30am-5pm

Work Location: On Site - Houston, TX

Compensation: Pay Range: $70, 000-85, 000 annually

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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