Outpatient Adolescent Program Therapist (Evenings) Per Diem
Company: Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are pleased to announce an
opening position in the Outpatient Department at Houston Behavioral
Healthcare Hospital. Currently Houston Behavioral Healthcare
Hospital is recruiting for a Per Diem Outpatient Adolescent
Therapist for After School Program, Monday through Friday 3pm -
9pm, no weekends. The Outpatient Therapist will report directly to
the Director of Outpatient Services. The Outpatient department
affects the treatment provided to our patients in an outpatient
setting. The Outpatient Therapist, will be responsible for clinical
treatment for patients receiving treatment for psychiatric, and
substance abuse issues. Our vision is to be passionate about the
quality of behavioral healthcare services delivered by
compassionate people to those in need of mental health help and to
ensure each person receives the most appropriate clinical level and
type of psychiatric care. We are looking for a detail oriented,
compassionate, and flexible self-starter, who enjoys being part of
a dynamic team of clinicians. Responsibilities include: Conducts
psychosocial assessments to document history and identify
preliminary issues for treatment focus. Participates in the
formulation of patient's treatment plans, including the
establishment of treatment goals and objectives. Monitors and
documents patient's progress in achieving treatment goals and
objectives in group notes, as well as through individual and family
sessions. Assess patients for suicidality (Columbia Scale) Complete
admission documentation for Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) stepdown and direct patients Performs
initial intake patient assessments to determine eligibility for
treatment within Outpatient Services Facilitate group, individual
and family therapy sessions Document all patient interactions as
per HBHH standards of care Make outreach calls to parents/patients
as needed regarding continuum of care including treatment and
safety planning, discharge planning and crisis intervention Assist
in crisis management of patients and appropriately staff with
clinical treatment team Maintains a good working relationship
within the department and other departments Communicates
appropriately and clearly to the Outpatient Director, and
outpatient department staff Provides a safe environment for
patients and outpatient staff Demonstrates the ability to be
flexible, organized and function under stressful situation Complete
weekly chart audits Attend weekly clinical treatment team meetings
as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team Complete
progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion and
according to CMS and Jcaho standards of care Consult with
Outpatient Director regarding lengths of stay for patients Performs
related duties, as requested. Requirements Preferably bilingual -
Must have a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work. (LMSW,
LCSW, LPC, LPC-A in clinical supervision with experience) -
Experience in psychiatric setting a minimum of 1 year. -
Commensurate with experience. Benefits 401-K Plan
Keywords: Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Pasadena , Outpatient Adolescent Program Therapist (Evenings) Per Diem, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
