Therapist | School-Based | KIPP Northeast

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

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Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • And much more!
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  • Location: KIPP Northeast - 9680 Mesa Dr. Houston, TX 77078
  • Therapist | School Based (KIPP Northeast) - Job Overview
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday (between 8a-5p) | Onsite

Are you ready to embark on a journey where your passion for helping others transforms lives? At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to join our family as a Behavioral Health Therapist, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in our community.

Be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality psychotherapy to diverse patient populations.

  • Immerse yourself in a supportive, collaborative work environment that values relationships and teamwork.
  • Enjoy a work-life balance that supports your personal fulfillment and professional growth.
  • Engage in meaningful work that impacts community healthcare and enhances patient well-being.

Position Summary

To provide high quality psychotherapy to clients with identified behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality psychotherapy to patients with identified behavioral health needs, ensuring exceptional care and attention.

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and tailor individual, couples, and family therapy sessions to meet diverse patient needs.

Collaborate proactively with non-physician providers to orchestrate comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans.

Maintain meticulous documentation of all patient encounters, ensuring all interactions and efforts are promptly recorded.

Regularly reassess patients to inform the development of new treatment plans, applying well-practiced psychotherapeutic modalities, particularly for childhood disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences from an accredited institution.
  • Fully TX licensed as LCSW, LPC or LMFT
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in psychotherapy.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages is an asset, with bilingual Spanish being preferred

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years.

With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way.

At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences and a current Texas license as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in psychotherapy.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCouples TherapyCase ManagementCollaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 28% 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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site

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.

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About Legacy Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 Copay for prescriptions at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance