UT Health San Antonio·Coryell County, Texas
The therapist is responsible for providing mental health services and delivering evidence-based practices to patients. They participate in the evaluation and treatment process while encouraging patient involvement in care decisions.
Responsible for providing therapy to patients in need of mental health services with rapid access to care through models of engagement and delivery of evidence based practices. Participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients while working towards encouraging participation with ongoing mental health care decisions and services as appropriate.
Candidates must possess clinical knowledge and experience in mental health, along with the ability to perform diagnostic assessments. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required to maintain patient rapport.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.