Mental Health Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Main Clinic - Lubbock, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals referred by internal primary care providers and external sources, promoting optimal mental and emotional well-being through a collaborative, clinical team approach.

Key Responsibilities

Work with individuals referred by internal primary care providers as well as external sources to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Engage in a clinical team approach to screen, assess, diagnose, and treat co-occurring disorders that are discovered or suspected during medical services.

Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual client needs, addressing a range of mental health and substance use disorders. Collaborate with the clinical team (including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) to develop and implement integrated treatment plans.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements. Participate in case consultations and team meetings to ensure coordinated and effective care. Stay current with best practices and advancements in mental health and substance use treatment. Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Psychology, or related field. Licensure: Current license to practice as Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. Experience: Three years’ experience in mental health and substance use services preferred.

Experience in clinical team approach to treatment of mental health and substance use conditions. Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Travel: May require travel from one site to another; valid Texas drivers’ license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation.

Hours of Work: 8Am-5pm M-F with Some Weekend/evening Work.

Hours May Vary Based on Needs.

BENEFITS Our staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Company Paid Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Holiday Pay Paid Time Off Bank Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance 162 Bonus Plan Loan Repayment Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line Extended Medical Leave Bereavement Leave Legal Insurance Gym Membership Professional Liability Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance Incentive Program CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need.

If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.

CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides comprehensive mental health and substance use services to individuals through a collaborative clinical team approach. They are responsible for screening, assessing, diagnosing, and developing integrated treatment plans while maintaining accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Psychology, or a related field. A current Texas license as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingClinical AssessmentDiagnosisIntegrated Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCase ConsultationCrisis InterventionCollaborative CarePatient Screening

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 20% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
12% this job
PSLF eligible
2% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,978 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Lubbock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lubbock, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Health Center of Lubbock

Medical Practices
Lubbock, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Company Paid Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off Bank