Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Listed compensation
$54k-$78k
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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. Proficiency in treating diverse patient populations across the lifespan and experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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).
Impireum holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 8 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k–$78k | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $65k (middle half $62k–$77k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Texas | 730 active | 13,689 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Impireum | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
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.
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