Pays $68k-$73k — Counselor market median is ~$67k (11 jobs)
About the Role
In-person and telehealth EAP counseling for adult clients. Full benefits. $68K-$73K. Houston, TX.
Join ComPsych Corporation as a Staff EAP Counselor – In-Person & Telehealth, Full Benefits in Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $68K - $73K
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with Match
- Robust EAP
- Wellness Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join ComPsych Corporation as a Staff EAP Counselor – In-Person & Telehealth, Full Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Provide goal-oriented in-person and telehealth counseling services to a diverse caseload of adult clients. Conduct clinical assessments, risk management, and crisis stabilization while maintaining independent scheduling and documentation.
Requirements
Requires a Master level independent clinical license and at least 5 years of clinical experience. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term, solution-focused therapy.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 28% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Com Psych holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 3 active listings.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$71k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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