Pre Graduate Therapist - Fall 2026
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Job Description
Pre Graduate Student Therapist
Reports To: Clinical Director
Assignment Focus
A Pre Grad therapist is responsible for accepting referrals and maintaining a client load. To assist in the fulfillment of our mission, an associate therapist will also have the opportunity to educate the local church through facilitating groups, speaking engagements, minister training, etc.
Timeline: Start Fall 2026
Role
Through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the mission of the center, an associate therapist will seek to facilitate the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the client.
Primary Responsibilities
Counsel clients or patients, individually, in weekly group, IOP or PHP sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes. With the goal of 50% ORS improvement within 8 weeks of OP therapy. Make internal referrals to IOP if little to no improvement occurs within 8 weeks.
Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge, establishing SMART goals with the patient. Treatment plans are to be developed 72 hours after intake and updated/ modified every 4 weeks.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including client diagnostic records and progress notes. Progress notes are to be developed 48 hours after every session.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
- Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans within 2 days of establishing care with the existing patient.
- Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies (i. e. continuing education requirements).
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for managing a client load, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and developing SMART-based treatment plans. Additionally, they will facilitate educational groups and provide minister training within the local church community.
Requirements
Candidates should be pre-graduate students capable of maintaining clinical records and collaborating with staff for assessments. The role requires a commitment to continuing education and the ability to refer patients to community resources.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pre Graduate Therapist - Fall 2026 at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 14% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $66k–$78k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 410 active | 7,491 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 14% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment647 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,561 in the last 30 days | 1,376 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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