Program Therapist (PRN) (Sat - Sun)

About the role

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals in North Texas, providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in Garland, Texas, we offer a peaceful and therapeutic environment where compassion, clinical excellence, and recovery are at the center of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention, individual counseling, and group therapy.
• Develop treatment plans and provide ongoing therapeutic interventions.
• Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, and required reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in treatment planning, case conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Congduct follow-up assessments and coordinate appropriate levels of care.
• Advocate for clients while promoting recovery and community reintegration.
• Coordinate behavioral health services for incarcerated individuals participating in the Diversion Program.
• Develop discharge and reintegration plans with community providers and re-entry clinicians.
• Coordinate care with correctional staff, medical providers, probation officers, judges, and community agencies.
• Aid in referrals for psychiatric services, substance use treatment, housing, and community resources.
• Maintain an active caseload while tracking client status, release planning, and follow-up services.
• Attend court hearings, staffing meetings, and treatment planning sessions as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations regarding diversion opportunities and community-based treatment options.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and statistical reports.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, agency policies, and applicable legal requirements.
• Protect confidential client information while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Assist with data collection and program reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related behavioral health field.
• Current Texas licensure or associate licensure as one of the following: LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC Associate (formerly LPC-Intern), LMFT, LMFT Associate.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in behavioral health or psychiatric services.
• Experience providing crisis intervention, assessments, and individual and group therapy.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience working in correctional, forensic, crisis, inpatient psychiatric, or community behavioral health settings.
• Experience with Trauma-Informed Care and/or Substance Use Disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including: Trauma-Informed Care, Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) Model, Sequential Intercept Model, Criminogenic Needs Assessment.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and community behavioral health resources.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience building professional relationships with judges, probation officers, correctional staff, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic health records.

Benefits

At Perimeter, you'll join a team dedicated to improving lives through compassionate behavioral healthcare. We offer a collaborative work environment where clinical excellence, professional growth, and patient-centered care are valued every day.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with potential for flexible hours based on department needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.