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Impireum
Katy, Texas

Therapist Associate (LMFT-A)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$78k

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Job Description

Position Overview

Impireum Psychiatric Group is seeking Associate Therapists (LCSW-A, LPC-A, LMFT-A) to join our growing, multi-state behavioral health team.

This role is designed for early-career clinicians who want more than just supervision hours—you’ll gain structured training, real clinical experience, and the opportunity to develop within a high-performance, integrated care model.

You will work under the supervision of fully licensed clinicians while delivering therapy in a system built around consistency, accountability, and measurable patient outcomes.

MUST BE OPEN TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN (Children, Adolescents, and Adults)

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual therapy under supervision using evidence-based approaches
  • Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and care teams
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in eClinicalWorks (eCW)
  • Participate in structured supervision and clinical development
  • Deliver care via in-person and hybrid settings

Qualifications

  • Associate-level license: LCSW-A, LPC-A, LMFT-A (or equivalent)
  • Eligible for supervision under state guidelines
  • Strong communication and patient engagement skills
  • High level of accountability and willingness to learn
  • Ability to follow structured workflows and documentation standards
  • Supervision & Development
  • Supervision provided by fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
  • Structured onboarding and training process
  • Clear expectations for clinical and documentation performance
  • Growth pathway to full licensure and advancement
  • What Makes This Role Different
  • Integrated psychiatry + therapy model (not siloed care)
  • Structured systems that support new clinicians
  • Real-world clinical experience with diverse patient populations
  • Performance-based environment with clear expectations
  • Compensation & Growth
  • Competitive salary (aligned with associate-level market by state)
  • Eligibility for performance-based incentives
  • Supervision support and licensure progression pathway
  • Opportunities for advancement into fully licensed roles
  • Ideal Candidate
  • Coachable, reliable, and growth-oriented
  • Strong attention to detail in documentation and patient care
  • Comfortable working in a structured, performance-driven environment
  • Interested in long-term development within a multi-state organization

Why Join Impireum?

  • Multi-state clinical growth platform
  • Physician-led, integrated behavioral health model
  • Clear expectations, structured workflows, and strong culture
  • A place to learn, grow, and build a long-term clinical career

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationCollaborationTime management

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% 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)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k 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 ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 1.5
Below most Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Katy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,971/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Impireum

Mental Health Care
Katy, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supervision provided by fully licensed clinicians
Structured onboarding and training process
Growth pathway to full licensure and advancement
Eligibility for performance-based incentives