Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC or LCSW)

$0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in Cooke County $39,482.00 - $53,368.00 Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC or LCSW) North Texas Medical Center

Occupation:

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Location:

GAINESVILLE, TX - 76240

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

10/23/2025 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

06/01/2026

Expires:

09/01/2026 Job #: 16933147 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Master's Degree Experience 12 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Benefits Help for .

JOB SUMMARY

Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide services in NTMC's new outpatient behavioral health clinic. Provider will assist the director in educating staff on when and how to make referrals to the clinic. The position provides a range of psychological screening/ assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals, couples, groups and/or families in the outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, ongoing individual and/or group therapy, related documentation and community referrals as indicated. NTMC is excited to add this new service line and anticipates it to grow quickly over the next year, as the community learns of this available service.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide behavioral/mental health screenings, initial assessments and treatment plans for patients referred from other RHC clinicians, and the community at large. Provides clinical therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults and families, including individual, couple and family therapy, in person as well as via telemedicine visits. Maintain accurate and timely progress notes and other documentation required for the patient electronic medical record (EMR). Provides both routine consultation and emergency psychological first aid and assistance in the outpatient clinics when crisis situations arise. Assumes responsibility for remaining current in job-related knowledge and skills and continuing education and licensure requirements. Maintains a current state license. Participate in quality initiatives and utilization review activities as requested. Coordinate and collaborate with the primary care providers to improve health outcomes. Facilitate referrals to other services (e.g., substance abuse treatment, specialty care, and community resources) as needed. Provides training to other clinicians, as needed, on psychological and emotional symptom identification, initial screenings and referrals to behavioral health services. Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.

BASIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Excellent interviewing and assessment skills Strong ability to translate assessment information into a treatment plan Demonstrated success in working with a culturally diverse patient population and community Demonstrated ability in managing stress and crisis situations Knowledge of local, state, and federal community resources available to patients Ability to work independently Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Experience working in an electronic health record or willingness and ability to learn Basic computer skills including experience with Word, Excel and/or Google products and ability to touch type on a keyboard.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling or other behavioral health related field. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Licensed in Texas) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Licensed in Texas)One year of experience providing short-term, evidence-based counseling in a clinic, hospital, community agency or private practice, preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Bilingual - Spanish is a plus (oral & written)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Qualifications Education Required Masters or better. Licenses & Certifications Required

LCSW LPC

Equal Opportunity Employer Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Pay will be discussed with the employer, depending on experience. NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Full time and part time employees are offered benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and Life Insurance. MetLife and short-term disability are optional. Retirement plan is a 403B through Fidelity with a match into a 401K from the hospital. Job seekers with a felony conviction will be considered on a case by case basis.