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University of Texas Health San Antonio

Licensed Professional Counselor Strong Star Location (Fort Hood)

Career Insights for Family / Behavioral Therapist

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What they do

A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.

$55,505 / year median in Texas

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsible for evaluating individual and family needs after receiving a diagnosis and create a custom treatment plan. Provides individual, couples and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills. Connect families and caregivers to institute and community resources needed to improve quality of life. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with a patients. Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Evaluates individuals and family's needs after receiving diagnosis and create a custom treatment plan and provide individual, couples and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills. Facilitates and leads various therapeutic and support groups for patients and caregivers to develop appropriate coping mechanisms. Develops innovative support and community engaging programs for caregivers and patients to promote mental health and encourage involvement in programs. Coordinates with other Providers, agencies and community resources to provide comprehensive care. Connects families and caregivers to institute and community resources needed to improve quality of life. Performs all other duties as assigned.