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Impireum
Katy, Texas

(LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$78k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Impireum Psychiatric Group
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Work Setting: In-Person
  • Specialty: Behavioral Health | Mental Health | Integrated Psychiatric Care

Position Overview

Impireum Psychiatric Group is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our growing, multi-state behavioral health team.

This position is designed for fully licensed clinicians who are passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy within a structured, physician-led, integrated behavioral health environment.

The LPC will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), and other behavioral health professionals to deliver comprehensive, coordinated mental health services.

We are looking for clinicians who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to measurable patient outcomes.

MUST BE WILLING AND QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE THERAPY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, INCLUDING CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and ongoing clinical assessments.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Diagnose and treat mental health conditions within the LPC's professional scope of practice.
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical documentation in eClinicalWorks (eCW).
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated treatment.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches based on clinical needs and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and appropriate referrals when clinically indicated.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, professional ethical standards, and applicable state licensing regulations.
  • Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.
  • Deliver services through in-person and hybrid care models, as assigned.

Meet established expectations for clinical quality, patient engagement, documentation timeliness, and productivity.

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the applicable state.
  • Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related qualifying field.
  • Clinical competency in treating children, adolescents, and adults.
  • Strong understanding of evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment.
  • Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions within the applicable scope of practice.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient engagement skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to clinical documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with psychiatric providers and interdisciplinary care teams.
  • High level of professionalism, dependability, and accountability.
  • Ability to work within structured clinical workflows and meet established performance expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience treating diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
  • Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license and a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field. Applicants are required to demonstrate clinical competency in treating patients across the lifespan and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningMental Health DiagnosisEvidence-based PracticeInterdisciplinary CollaborationHIPAA ComplianceCase Consultation

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$78kLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $70k (middle half $68k–$78k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Texas718 active13,468 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 22% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment718 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings329 in the last 30 days210 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Impireumsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Counselor Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 27 employers
9
<$70k
13
$70k-85k
8
$85k-100k
4
$100k-115k
2
$115k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
27%
Loan repayment
23%
Sign-on bonus
19%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Katy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,939/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

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