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Clinical Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Description

Welcome to Right Step Houston, We are seeking an FT Clinical Therapist to join our team!

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

At The Right Step Houston, we welcome you to join us in making the change in life you need. When you participate in our rehab community, you’ll notice the difference in your life right from the start. Our compassionate staff will be ready to assist you on your journey to a life filled with peace. Trained clinicians direct you each step of the way as you gain independence from drugs.

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Job Summary

The Primary Therapist provides individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and their families.

Job Responsibilities

Provides clinical services including individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, primary process groups, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and families.

  • Provides oversight of residential facilities.
  • Provides clinical consultation for clients and their families, and referents upon request.
  • Provides psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and clinical discharge summaries.
  • Works closely with clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.

Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology or other counseling-related field required.

  • LPC, LCSW or LMFT and clinical qualifications or intern status licensure required.
  • Three (3) years' experience in social work or related field.
  • Experience working with addictions and/or mental health.

Experience using a variety of interventions including DBT, CBT, Family Systems,

Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues.

Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations.

Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting.

  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Expressive or training in Therapies preferred.

CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!

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Key Responsibilities

The Primary Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy, along with crisis intervention and psychoeducation services. They are also responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing clinical oversight of residential facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a counseling-related field and possess a valid LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license. A minimum of three years of experience in social work or a related field, specifically with addiction and mental health, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningAddiction counselingMental health counselingDual diagnosis treatmentClinical documentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $64k–$75k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas469 active7,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment717 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,533 in the last 30 days1,454 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

47 jobs · 39 employers
15
<$65k
17
$65k-80k
10
$80k-95k
5
$95k-110k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
21%
CME allowance
21%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) plan
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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