Behavior Therapist

CounselorContract

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

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Job Description

Community Health and Wellness, LLC offers top notch services for individuals with disabilities throughout Texas. We have current openings in Houston, TX.

We are seeking Independent Contract therapists to serve for the following:

  • Provide one-on-one therapy sessions with children and adults with disabilities
  • Create tailored programs to meet the needs of individuals with TBI, PTSD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Developmental Delay, and/or other physical or intellectual disabilities
  • Provide evaluations and ongoing services
  • Complete weekly and quarterly documentation as needed
  • In order to provide services, candidates must fall under the following:

Behavioral Support Provider Who Is

  • A psychologist licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 501;
  • A provisional license holder licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 501;
  • A psychological associate licensed in accordance the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 501;
  • A clinical social worker licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 505;
  • A licensed professional counselor licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 503; or
  • A behavior analyst certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.;
  • Has received training in behavioral support or have experience in providing behavioral support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to travel to current or prospective clients’ homes

Must be able and willing to transport client(s) during client visits

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and agency-required auto liability insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury)

Must be able to communicate with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public through verbal and written communication

  • Must have access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance
  • Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader
  • Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities
  • Able to work independently, manage one’s own time and the time of client(s)

All Service Providers Must Have the Following

  • Resume
  • Certification/License in respective field (LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc)
  • Auto Insurance (100k per person/300k per accident in bodily injury liability)
  • Professional Liability Insurance (upon hire)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Valid Social Security Card
  • Check out our web site to learn more chawtx.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one therapy sessions and create tailored programs for individuals with various disabilities. Manage patient care plans through home and community visits while maintaining accurate weekly and quarterly documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional license in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis as per Texas state codes. Must possess reliable transportation, valid auto insurance, and a private computer for HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelEvaluation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k 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 ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
31%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Health and Wellness

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Round Rock, TX
11-50 employees

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.