Mental Health Therapist

Optimum Performance Institute

2 months ago

United States$65k–70kFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Weekends

25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $199k over 3 years

Posted 66 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Optimum Performance Institute as a Mental Health Therapist in United States. Overview Mental Health Therapist Location: Main Campus - 10514 Oberrender Rd. Needville, Texas 77461 United States Salary Range: $65,000.

Key Responsibilities

centered care. Conduct family, group, and 1:1 therapy sessions, driving therapeutic progress with evidence

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.

Benefits & Compensation

exempt. Life & Disability Coverage – Company

paid life, AD&D, and long

term disability; voluntary life and optional short

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Optimum Performance Institute as a Mental Health Therapist.

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyGroup TherapyTrauma RecoveryIdentity DevelopmentEmotional GrowthEvidence-Based PracticesTrauma-Informed PracticesParent CoachingTreatment PlanningDocumentationDischarge PlanningCBTEquine-Assisted TherapyDBT Familiarity

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mental Health Therapist position at Optimum Performance Institute includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Optimum Performance Institute is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Optimum Performance Institute lists compensation for this psychologist position at $65k to $70k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($65k–$70k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Trauma Recovery, Identity Development, Emotional Growth, Evidence-Based Practices, Trauma-Informed Practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment courses through individual, family, and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices. Key duties also include maintaining communication with families, providing parent coaching, and overseeing program completion and dis...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Life Coverage, Disability Coverage, 401k With Company Match, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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