Licensed professional counselor associate
Listed compensation
$65.00–$100.00 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Job Summary
Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center is a growing practice located in the limits between Cypress and Houston, Texas. Looking to hire a contract psychotherapist licensed for independent practice.
Interested in having a motivated individual that can work independently and who can offer excellent therapeutic services for our prospective clients who are in dire need of services. Fully furnished office in prime location, billing, flexible schedule, marketing support and referrals.
Position: Licensed professional counselor associate
- Job Types: Contract
- Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour
- Compensation: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour
About Us
We are a group of highly trained Licensed Professional Counselors, who work with children, teens, adults, couples and families. We have a special interest in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, depression development, as well as relational problems.
We seek to create a supportive atmosphere to help foster the therapeutic relationship. We utilize an integrative approach in treatment and believe in collaborating with my clients to help them meet their goals and achieve wellness.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing excellent therapeutic services to prospective clients who are in dire need of services, working as an independent contractor within a growing practice. The individual will utilize an integrative approach in treatment, collaborating with clients to help them meet their goals and achieve wellness.
Requirements
The position requires a psychotherapist licensed for independent practice, seeking a motivated individual capable of working independently. The practice serves children, teens, adults, couples, and families, focusing on areas like trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counseling Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $177k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed professional counselor associate at Cypress Counseling & Behavioral Center a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$172k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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