Behavioral Health Clinician (PLPC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW)
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Job Description
A unique opportunity is available with a local Outpatient Behavioral Health organization located in Tyler, Texas.
The ideal licensed professional should be passionate about serving individuals from diverse backgrounds and providing care based on the foundation of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. Candidate will complete initial biopsychosocial evaluations, clinical supervisions and psychotherapy sessions on clients in service as well as clients by referral.
The licensed professional will have the freedom to schedule patients according to their availability.
Candidate will also be a patient focused self-starter with the ability to work independently while still being a part of a very supportive team. This position is strongly encouraged for a clinician with targeted case management experience and established clientele is encouraged. This a 1099 contractor position.
Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks
- Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Efficiently and effectively interact with team members, internal and external partners to accomplish essential tasks.
- Engage with staff to facilitate referrals.
- Create and conduct presentations in the community and schools to increase knowledge/awareness of both behavioral and emotional stressors and symptoms.
- Be comfortable delivering therapy through telemedicine.
- Competent to provide assessment and referral services to elementary through high school ages.
- Efficient in administering assessments, CANS/ANSA and screenings.
- Deliver client-centered, evidence-based therapies.
- Be effective in documentation procedures.
- Refer for services outside scope of practice as needed.
- Refer patients to appropriate level of ongoing care.
- Identify appropriate referral sources in the area of the school district served.
- Participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness as needed.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described, such as attending trainings and regular team meetings.
- Use excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Participate in regular team meetings.
- Handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion and adherence to HIPAA rules
- Promote the NETCC mission, vision, and values by action
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education / Experience
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
- Licensed to render services in Texas.
- Maintain current Texas licensure with scope of practice that encompasses group, individual/family therapy
- This position will be In Office upon request with clinical sessions completed via telehealth or in office.
Compensation is dependent upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will conduct biopsychosocial evaluations, provide psychotherapy sessions, and manage clinical documentation for a diverse client base. They will also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and engage in community outreach to raise awareness of behavioral health services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. A valid Texas professional license (PLPC, LMSW, LPC, or LCSW) is required to render services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician (PLPC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW) at New Era a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) — ranked against 165 active Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context
New Era holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.5% 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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