Therapist | Clinic Based | Hybrid

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • And much more!
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  • Location: Legacy Montrose - 1415 California St. Houston, TX 77006
  • Clinic Based Therapist - Job Overview
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday | Between 8AM-5PM | Hybrid (1 Day/Wk In Clinic Required)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in our community? We invite you to bring your passion for helping others to our team at Legacy Community Health, where we value collaboration, growth, and personal fulfillment.

As a Therapist in our Behavioral Health department, you'll provide high-quality psychotherapy to clients with identified behavioral health needs. Your role is pivotal in ensuring our clients receive compassionate and effective care.

  • Deliver impactful psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
  • Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance.
  • Engage in mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on community health.

Position Summary

To provide high quality psychotherapy to clients with identified behavioral health needs

Key Responsibilities

  • Screen new clients to identify presenting problems and address urgent issues.
  • Administer psychosocial assessments with care and precision.
  • Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients of all ages.
  • Collaborate with clients, physicians, and other providers to develop client-centered interventions.
  • Re-assess clients and update treatment plans as needed.
  • Work a full-time flexible schedule, including evenings and some weekends.
  • Meet with a clinical supervisor monthly to review client cases.
  • Document all client encounters and activities within three working days.
  • Perform billing activities following agency procedures.
  • Participate in required meetings and training sessions.
  • Advise patients on health and illness prevention, including family planning services.
  • Stay informed about the latest therapeutic techniques and research.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to team success.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the social or behavioral sciences
  • Must have a current Texas license (LCSW, LPC and/or LMFT) and be in good standing with their credentialing board
  • Must maintain first aid / CPR certifications
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years paid work experience providing psychotherapy
  • A therapist who has a Ph.D. in his/her specialty will be honored the CME/CEU stipend amount equivalent to the doctorate level, per policy
  • Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years.

With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way.

At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social or behavioral sciences and a current Texas license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT). Candidates must have at least two years of paid psychotherapy experience and be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCrisis InterventionCase ManagementPatient EducationHealth Prevention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist | Clinic Based | Hybrid at Legacy Community Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,002 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Legacy Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance