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AOC Outreach Services
Houston, Texas

Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC-A/LMSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 12h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join AOC Outreach Services as a Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC-A/LMSW) – Outpatient in Houston, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join AOC Outreach Services as a Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC-A/LMSW) – Outpatient.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual, family, and child-focused therapy in both outpatient and in-home settings using evidence-based approaches. They are also responsible for completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and possess a current LPC-A or LMSW license in Texas. Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is preferred, along with strong clinical writing and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Play therapyCognitive behavioral therapyTrauma-informed careFamily therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementBehavioral interventionsCommunication skillsChild developmentFamily dynamicsMotivational interviewing

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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 ~$68k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k 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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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
16%
Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About AOC Outreach Services

Mental Health Care
Houston, Texas
11-50 employees