Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$75k-$82k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Mental Health Therapist
- Location: Main Campus - 10514 Oberrender Rd. Needville, Texas 77461 United States
- Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year based on experience
- Schedule: Full Time, Onsite Position
We’re seeking a fully licensed therapist with 5 - 10 years of experience and a clinical focus in OCD, eating disorders, and/or ASD to support our young adult population at our Needville campus.
As a therapist at OPI Houston, you’ll provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, engage families through coaching and support, and help clients build the skills they need to thrive beyond treatment. If you're committed to relational, experiential, and systemic approaches and ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
OPI Houston empowers clients ages 18–28 to become strong, self-sufficient, and positively influential in their own lives and communities. Through a blend of therapies including CBT, equine-assisted therapy, and family and individual counseling we support healing from trauma and attachment wounds. Our approach integrates trauma-informed modalities, life skills, identity development, and family systems work to foster lasting growth.
Responsibilities
- Embrace a collaborative team approach with weekly 1:1s, group supervision, and treatment team meetings.
- Plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment courses, ensuring client-centered care.
- Conduct family, group, and 1:1 therapy sessions, driving therapeutic progress with evidence-based practices.
- Maintain regular communication with families, providing parent coaching and support.
Maintain timely documentation, adhere to treatment standards, and oversee program completion and discharge plans.
Oversee program completion and discharge requirements, developing comprehensive discharge plans and reviewing them with students and their families.
Ensure compliance with state laws on documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and working with government agencies.
Qualifications
Fully licensed clinician preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT); however, candidates with associates or provisional licenses will also be considered.
Experience supporting clients with OCD, substance attachment, and eating disorders is strongly preferred; experience with higher‑acuity mental health populations is also a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, professional documentation and to collaborate effectively with families throughout treatment.
Demonstrated clinical competency and commitment to evidence‑based practices; DBT certification not required, but familiarity or training is an advantage.
A desire to grow therapeutic expertise in individual, family, and group therapy while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Preferred: Two years of experience as a pre‑licensed or licensed therapist facilitating individual, family, and group therapy; preferred: one year of experience in a residential setting utilizing relational, experiential, or systemic modalities.
Ability to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated, and ability to pass a state background check.
Benefits
Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist at Embark Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,885 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 424 active | 7,811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 24% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 18% offer loan repayment678 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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