Registered Therapist IV

CounselorNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$48k-$57k

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Registered Therapist IV – Part-Time, Day Shift in San Antonio, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $4030 - $4754.08/month.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • 100% paid employee health insurance
  • Generous time off
  • Career advancement opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in San Antonio, TX, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Therapist IV performs advanced therapeutic rehabilitation activities and coordinates services within the department. They are responsible for supervising staff, developing treatment protocols, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in a therapeutic discipline and possess at least three years of relevant experience. A current national registration or state licensure in the specific therapeutic field is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Rehabilitation therapyTreatment planningPatient assessmentStaff supervisionIn-service trainingQuality assurancePerformance improvementDocumentationCrisis managementInfection controlTherapeutic modalitiesRecovery-oriented careTrauma-informed careCommunicationComputer literacy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 40% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$53k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Government Administration
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid employee health insurance
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off
Career advancement opportunities