Therapist | Bilingual | Clinic Based | Hybrid
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
- $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
- Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
- Subsidized Gym Membership
- And much more!
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Location: Legacy Baker Ripley (LBR) - 6500 Rookin St. Bldg B. Ste 200. Houston, TX 77074
- Clinic Based Therapist - Job Overview
- Schedule: Between 9a-5p | Hybrid (2 days/wk in clinic required)
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in our community? We invite you to bring your passion for helping others to our team at Legacy Community Health, where we value collaboration, growth, and personal fulfillment.
As a Therapist in our Behavioral Health department, you'll provide high-quality psychotherapy to clients with identified behavioral health needs. Your role is pivotal in ensuring our clients receive compassionate and effective care.
- Deliver impactful psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance.
- Engage in mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on community health.
Position Summary
To provide high quality psychotherapy to clients with identified behavioral health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen new clients to identify presenting problems and address urgent issues.
- Administer psychosocial assessments with care and precision.
- Provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients of all ages.
- Collaborate with clients, physicians, and other providers to develop client-centered interventions.
- Re-assess clients and update treatment plans as needed.
- Work a full-time flexible schedule, including evenings and some weekends.
- Meet with a clinical supervisor monthly to review client cases.
- Document all client encounters and activities within three working days.
- Perform billing activities following agency procedures.
- Participate in required meetings and training sessions.
- Advise patients on health and illness prevention, including family planning services.
- Stay informed about the latest therapeutic techniques and research.
- Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to team success.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the social or behavioral sciences.
- Must be fully licensed in the state of Texas (LCSW, LPC and/or LMFT) and be in good standing with their credentialing board.
- Must maintain first aid / CPR certifications.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years paid work experience providing psychotherapy.
A therapist who has a Ph.D. in his/her specialty will be honored the CME/CEU stipend amount equivalent to the doctorate level, per policy.
- Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
About Legacy Community Health
As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years.
With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way.
At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.
At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:
Approachable & Collaborative
We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.
Driven & Committed
We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.
Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators
We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social or behavioral sciences and possess a full professional license in Texas (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT). A minimum of two years of paid psychotherapy experience and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 16% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $78k (middle half $58k–$88k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 467 active | 7,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 16% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment720 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,623 in the last 30 days | 1,577 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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