Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC-A/LMSW)
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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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