Residential Mental Health Therapist

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio, TX
Full-Time | Residential Adolescent Behavioral Health

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

At Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio, we provide specialized residential treatment for adolescent females with complex behavioral health and medical needs. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to creating a safe, therapeutic environment where every resident has the opportunity to heal, develop healthy coping skills, and achieve lasting success.

We are seeking a compassionate and licensed Residential Mental Health Therapist who is passionate about working with adolescents and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional behavioral healthcare.

If you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, influence treatment outcomes, and help young people transform their lives, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Residential Mental Health Therapist, you will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by providing evidence-based therapeutic services and behavioral support for adolescents in a residential setting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescent residents.
• Complete psychosocial, behavioral, and discharge planning assessments within required timeframes.
• Develop and implement individualized behavioral health treatment plans as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, case management, education, and rehabilitation staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and family conferences to support treatment progress and discharge planning.
• Identify barriers to successful discharge and proactively communicate recommendations to the care team.
• Educate families on behavioral strategies and transition planning.
• Coach and educate staff on behavioral interventions, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in program development initiatives focused on improving clinical outcomes and treatment quality.
• Represent Nexus professionally within the community through educational outreach and collaboration with referral partners.
• Support a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment that promotes resident safety, dignity, and growth.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field required.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience working with adolescents.
• Experience developing and implementing behavioral intervention plans.
• Previous experience in a residential treatment center or behavioral health setting preferred.

Licensure

Current Texas license in one of the following:

• LPC
• LPCA
• LCSW
• LMSW

Certifications

• CPR/BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days of hire)
• CBI 
• Current TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter

Why Join Nexus?

At Nexus Neurorecovery Center, you'll become part of a mission-driven team that believes every child deserves compassionate, specialized care and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Career growth within a growing healthcare organization

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about adolescent behavioral health
• Calm, compassionate, and resilient
• Skilled in trauma-informed and relationship-based care
• An excellent communicator and collaborator
• Committed to helping residents and families achieve lasting success
• Comfortable working in a dynamic residential treatment environment

Join Our Mission

At Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio, we believe healing happens through compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of adolescents while advancing your career in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply today.

Nexus Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.