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Posted: 11-Jun-25
Location: Temple, Texas
Internal Number: 25009781
About Us
Psychotherapist 2
McLane Children's - Child/Adolescent
Fulltime, 40 hours/week - Monday thru Friday
Temple, TX
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
The Psychotherapist 2 will provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals and families, including group sessions. They assist in assessing the psychotherapeutic needs of referred patients. This position will develop and implement strategies for patient care, including new care models. It will foster key relationships to improve quality care and patient satisfaction. The role oversees the Embedding Mental Health Program.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Develops and monitors Psychotherapy metrics and goals, and aligns to system goals, across the region.
- Serves as the lead Psychotherapist, assisting with daily operations, staffing, and program development through mentoring, counseling, and training personnel. Oversees interns for the Psychotherapy clinic. Oversees the Embedding Mental Health Program, serving as a resource and liaison. Reviews patient charts and notes to ensure standardized care.
- Reviews and evaluates senior staff orders and patient medical records. Performs diagnostic assessments to establish required psychotherapeutic treatment. Evaluates treatment efficiency and patient progress to help establish or revise treatment specifics.
- Performs all duties of a staff Psychotherapist by providing psychotherapy and counseling to applicants and their families. This includes group modalities and using psychotherapeutic techniques consistent with the physician's prescriptions, directions, and goals for the patient's benefit. Provides emergency intervention and assessment as required. Utilizes proper tools and techniques to select and perform evaluation tests and measurements. This leads to correct diagnosis and treatment of the patient's problems or progress while maintaining professional standards.
- Provides patient orientation on department policies for treatment, cancellations, and no-shows. Monitors patient cancellations and fills vacant appointment times from the cancellation list. Enforces no-show policy with patients according to their station. Contributes to teaching activities as assigned.
- Maintains effective communication, and coordinates with supervisors and other patient caregivers regarding patient care choices.
- Fulfills continuing education or certification requirements to maintain qualifications. Takes responsibility to understand and complete professional and technical requirements. Provides the necessary documentation on these requirements.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of psychotherapy and related tests, measures, and recovery techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of counseling and therapy techniques.
- Ability to interpret diagnostic interviews and test data.
- Ability to conduct singular and group psychotherapy.
- Ability to examine behavioral deficits.
- Ability to develop plans for implementing and monitoring rehabilitation activities, skill acquisition and behavior management.
- Demonstrated communications and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in team development strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and personal workloads through effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Lic Chemical Depend Counselor (LCDC), Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Lic Professional Counselor (LPC): Must have one of these:
- License Chemical Depend Counselor (LCDC) or
- License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
- License Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or
- License Professional Counselor (LPC).