Therapist - EMDR Certified - Austin, TX
Compensation
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Job Description
Join a team that treats the whole person — mind and body.
Take care of the WHOLE person, that’s what we do at Total Primary Care. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Therapist with EMDR certification to join our team. You’ll work side-by-side with our providers to provide behavioral health support to our patients in a collaborative and caring environment.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with primary care providers to identify and support patients’ behavioral health needs.
- Provide therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination.
- Develop treatment plans that promote overall wellness and health behavior change.
- Document and communicate effectively
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Collaborative team culture — medical and behavioral health working hand-in-hand.
- Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance.
- Supportive leadership that values your input and professional growth.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
- Current state license (LCSW, LPC)
- Experience in primary care a plus.
- Empathetic, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
Ready to make whole person care the standard?
Apply today and help us bridge the gap between physical and mental health.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with primary care providers to identify and support patients' behavioral health needs. Provide therapy, crisis intervention, and develop treatment plans to promote overall wellness.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $78k (middle half $64k–$88k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 465 active | 7,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 24% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $450k
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 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.