Private Practice Therapist- Tyler, TX

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Tyler, TX - Tyler, TX
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed, POSITION SUMMARY The Private Practice Therapist provides high-quality mental health services to clients in an outpatient setting. This role involves conducting assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapy to support client well-being. The therapist works independently while contributing to the collaborative and client-focused culture of the clinic. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Care: Provide individual, couple, and/or family therapy based on expertise and client needs. Conduct thorough intake evaluations, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments. Formulate accurate psychiatric diagnoses and develop personalized treatment plans individually tailored to client goals. Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments for patients experiencing acute mental health issues. Collaboration: Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care. Participate in case consultations and team meetings to review treatment plans and progress. Refer patients to higher levels of care or additional services as needed, ensuring continuity of care. Patient Education & Advocacy Educate patients and families about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, medication adherence, and self-care strategies. Advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system and community resources. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Ensure compliance with clinic policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards in psychiatric practice. Monitor and address issues related to prescribing controlled substances in alignment with DEA and state guidelines. Professional Development: Stay current on advancements in psychiatric care through continuing education, professional memberships, and clinical supervision. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the clinic.

Compensation Structure: Annual

  • Compensation: $53,000

Guaranteed Base + Productivity Incentives | Potential Total Earnings: $65,000–$75,000 Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work preferred. Experience: Experience working in substance use is preferred but not required. Two years of experience in private practice setting preferred.

Licensure: Must be independently licensed and in good standing as an LPC, LCSW, or equivalent. Will accept provisionally licensed associates. Additional Requirements: A thorough knowledge of The Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, DHS, State Regulations, and Federal Regulatory Standards. Complete TB testing, Drug Screening, and Background check upon being hired.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient mental health care, including assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, individualized treatment plans, therapy, and crisis intervention. Coordinate care with other providers, educate and advocate for patients, maintain compliant EHR documentation, and participate in professional development and quality improvement.

Requirements

An independently licensed LPC, LCSW, or equivalent in good standing is required, though provisionally licensed associates are also accepted. A master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work is preferred; substance use experience and two years in private practice are also preferred, along with knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCouples TherapyTreatment PlanningRisk AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyElectronic Health RecordsRegulatory ComplianceSubstance Use Treatment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 20% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas452 active7,883 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 20% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment711 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 29 employers
15
<$75k
14
$75k-95k
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$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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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 7,907 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tyler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.