Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC
Listed compensation
$62.4K - $93.6K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
About the Role
The Neighborhood Clinic in Katy, TX is looking for a passionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our growing team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community by providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions to a diverse client population
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care
- Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
- Connect clients with community resources and support services as needed
Requirements
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the state of Texas
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Experience providing direct clinical services in a community health or outpatient setting preferred
- Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) documentation
About Us
The Neighborhood Clinic is a trusted pillar of the Texas community, dedicated to providing accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to those who need it most. Our patients love us for our patient-centered approach and our commitment to treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our staff thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment where their work truly matters every single day.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 49 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC at Careerplug a 7.2 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.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Katy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $271k
- Typical market rent
- $1,971/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.