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Impireum
Katy, Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

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

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningMental health diagnosisEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationHIPAA compliance

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.

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$78kLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $65k (middle half $62k–$77k)12 comparable listings, Oct 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 Texas730 active13,689 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Impireumsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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 ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs · 5 employers
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<$85k
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$85k-100k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 5 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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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.

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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.