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Monarch Behavioral Health
San Antonio, Texas

Private Practice Licensed Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32-$56/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

The licensed therapist will provide outpatient individual therapy to clients at Monarch Behavioral Health. The Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing high quality therapeutic services to clients across the state of Texas, in both the in-office and telehealth settings.

The Licensed Therapist’s therapeutic approach shall be rooted in the practice’s values, including providing a warm, safe judgement-free environment where clients feel supported talking openly about the challenges they face, growth can be cultivated, and suffering is reduced.

The Licensed Therapist should have, or be in the process of developing, one or more niche specializations for counseling services (i. e., children, teens, trauma, anxiety, grief, anger management, etc.). We are looking for licensed professionals (Psy. D./Ph. D.

Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associates (LPA), LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMSWs), and post-doctoral fellows who want to be a part of a thriving group practice that offers mentoring, teamwork, self-discovery, and growth as a clinician.

We are currently looking for child and adolescent therapists or counselors who are ready to be a part of a dynamic, fun, and collaborative team.

Part-time Clinicians are expected to be available 20 hours per week to schedule an average of 16 sessions per week or 64 sessions per month (only fully licensed clinicians are eligible for part-time employment at MBH).

Full-time Clinicians are expected to be available 30 hours per week to schedule an average of 25 sessions per week or 100 sessions per month.

Important Note About Our Mission & Values

It is important that our providers align with the mission and values of Monarch Behavioral Health.

We believe in creating the best atmosphere for clients and employees, giving back to our community, and providing a warm, safe, judgment-free environment where clients can feel comfortable and supported talking openly about the challenges they face.

Our mission is to cultivate growth & reduce suffering by creating safe spaces for connection and understanding while providing therapeutic support to members of our community and making accessible mental healthcare services to our community

Our Values

Monarch Behavioral Health lives by values that guide who we are as a team and how we present to our communities. We hire staff who bring these values to life.

Professionalism - Our employees are respectful, compassionate, communicative, a good listener, flexible, honest, put integrity first (doing what is right), helpful, approachable, avoid gossip and other unprofessional conduct, and maintain a positive attitude.

We engage in active listening to maintain clear, collaborative and respectful conversations with clients and colleagues. We operate with integrity, understanding that the universal concepts of ‘karma’ or ‘you reap what you sow’ are in effect always.

We maintain an open-door attitude but also willingly hold appropriate professional boundaries with clients and colleagues.

Abundance Minded - Our employees operate from a place of abundance. We believe there are plenty of clients out there for us each to get to work with the people we love. We believe in healthy competition, but not tearing each other down or focusing on scarcity or lack.

Eager-to-Learn - Our employees are hardworking, look to serve first and foremost, take initiative, and are willing to do “whatever it takes” to accomplish their goals. We are committed, responsible, reliable, proactive, and solution-oriented.

We take responsibility for our lives and are always looking for ways to learn to advance ourselves and those around us. We follow thru when we promise something to someone even if we have to learn something new to be able to do so.

We actively pursue and maintain areas of specializations and have clearly defined niches. We also always maintain openness to explore one’s professional identity and a commitment to lifelong learning and growth.

Humbly Confident - Monarch team members take accountability, are growth-oriented, patient, genuine and authentic, think deeply and are open to feedback. They do not carry a sense of entitlement and accept personal responsibility. They think deeply and reflect on themselves to always learn and grow.

Relationship-Oriented - Our employees actively look to engage with their community, they enjoy getting to know their colleagues and build strong working relationships

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform on-site clinical counseling services to clients of the practice, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.

Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of the practice.

Abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for the practice.

Respond to patients’ requests for service or calls within established timeframes whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc.

Respond to such requests by meeting, evaluating, and providing services to such patients.

Complete required clinical documentation including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents that may be needed or required from time to time by Monarch Behavioral Health or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within established timeframes.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient files, records, plans, and reports.

Communicate and collaborate with a patient’s treatment team (i. e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, etc.) as necessary.

  • Participate in staff meetings, group supervision, training sessions, as offered or required by the practice
  • Collaborate with colleagues/team members in support of the team’s growth and development
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong working knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

  • Ability to accept and act on candid performance feedback.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and during crises.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • High level of personal commitment and follow-through.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

On-time. Punctual and dependable.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-advocacy that is professional and timely with clients and team members.
  • Computer proficiency, including use of EHR/scheduling systems and telehealth platforms.

Required Experience & Education

  • Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work; and
  • Active, unrestricted license counseling in the State of Texas (must be fully licensed).

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

All requirements listed below are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

  • Most work is performed indoors, in and in a climate-controlled office environment.
  • Work may be performed remotely via telehealth systems/platforms.
  • Work near others, usually within a few feet.

Maintain compliance with safety and health guidelines to prevent the spread of communicable diseases when working in close proximity.

  • Employees in this job are regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Employees in this position are required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, grasp, reach with hands or arms.
  • Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

Schedule Requirements

This position requires 30-32 work hours per week (25 client sessions per week).

Therapists must work wither 2 evenings per week (4-7pm) or 1 evening + 1 weekend day (6 hours) to accommodate clients’ scheduling needs.

Work Location

This position is primarily office-based (60%); but some work may be performed from home (up to 40%).

Benefits

W2 employee status

Pay is a flat rate fee that is specific on years of independent licensure, licensure type (LPC, LP, LCSW, LPC-A)

  • 50 hours PTO for full time clinicians
  • Two paid holidays
  • Paid CEU stipend after 6 months ($250 after 1 yr, $500 after 2 yrs) & CEUs provided by MBH

Paid Onboarding

Dental, Vision, & Medical with company contributions for employees opportunity to contribute to 401k

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide high-quality outpatient individual therapy to clients in both in-office and telehealth settings. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, collaborating with treatment teams, and participating in staff meetings and supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in counseling or social work and possess an active, unrestricted license to practice in Texas. Strong knowledge of human behavior, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient therapyCrisis interventionTreatment planningCase managementPsychological assessmentTime managementCollaborationEHR systems

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$92k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Monarch Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
San Antonio, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

W2 employee status
50 hours PTO for full-time clinicians
Two paid holidays
Paid CEU stipend after 6 months ($250 after 1 yr, $500 after 2 yrs)
Paid onboarding
Dental, Vision, & Medical with company contributions
401k opportunity