Mental Health Therapist - Texas
Listed compensation
$61K - $93K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Two Chairs is building a new kind of mental health system based on the idea that the status quo isn’t good enough. Industry-best clinician experiences, better client outcomes, groundbreaking innovation, and access to the highest quality care are how we’ll raise the bar for the entire industry. With that, we're excited and honored to have been recognized as a 2025 Great Place to Work and 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare.
One of our company values is "Embrace Differences" and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are the principles guiding how we build our business and teams. We encourage interested candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't think they meet some expectations of the role.
Why Choose Two Chairs?
Consistent Pay: Get paid semi-monthly, with an annual salary ranging between $61,300 to $81,700
Balanced Caseloads and Tailored Schedules: 40 working hours per week (structured as a 45-hour week to include a daily 1-hour lunch), with an average of 25 attended sessions (29 scheduled) per week.
Support for Wellness & Professional Growth: We provide a wellness and productivity stipend ($1,000 annually), a one-time $200 remote work stipend, free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, consultation opportunities, Psych Hub membership, an annual Learning Day, and wellness events to support your growth.
About the Role
Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients (18+), practicing modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, TLDP, IPT, EFT, and MI
- Maintain a caseload of ongoing therapy and consult sessions per week
- Use measurement-based care tools to drive effective treatment and adjust your approach based on client progress
- Maintain progress notes and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state regulations
- Collaborate with other mental health providers as needed and refer clients when appropriate
- Participate in weekly case consultation, monthly wellness groups and professional development
Requirements
License: Active license and in good standing as a LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in Texas
Cross-licensure: Willing and motivated to become licensed in California and other states. We will cover the cost.
Caseload: Maintain a caseload of ~25 attended ongoing therapy and consult sessions per week (schedule a minimum of 29 per week)
Experience: 2+ years of active and unrestricted licensure in Florida, clinical experience with adults (18+), and proficient with clinical assessments (e. g., PHQ-9) for tracking client progress
Tech: At least six months of teletherapy experience and experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Schedule
Select session hours between 8am and 9pm CST, Monday through Friday, with the work week spread across five days.
Documentation: All documentation to be completed, signed, and locked in EMR within 48 hours of client contact. Option to use an AI-assist tool.
Compensation: The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is $59,500 to $93,300, based on place of residence, years of licensure, and level (Clinician or Clinician II), as assessed during interviews. Your total compensation also includes quarterly incentive opportunities, giving you the chance to grow your earnings while making an impact
- Zone 3 / Austin, Dallas, Houston | $64,600 - $81,700
- New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $64,600 and $77,600
- Zone 4 / All other Texas locations | $61,300 - $77,600
- New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $61,300 and $73,700
Additional Perks and Benefits
Paid time off, including nine paid holidays, one annual Learning Day, and an additional Winter Office Closure from Christmas Day (Observed) through New Year's Day
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement savings options
- Annual $500 company contribution to your healthcare FSA or HSA, with an additional $500 contribution for employees enrolled in a dependent coverage tier.
- Paid parental leave
- Dedicated Clinical Care team to manage billing, tech support, and scheduling support
- Full malpractice insurance coverage and licensure fee reimbursement
- What to Expect: Our Interview Process
- Application Review: We’ll promptly review your application to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications
- Recruiter Interview: 45-minute phone interview with one of our Clinical Recruiters
- Clinical Interview: 45-minute video interview with one of our Clinical Leaders
- Offer: If all goes well, you’ll receive an offer to join our team!
- Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 2 weeks
Important Notes
Pre-licensed Clinicians: We would be happy to speak with you if you are within 60 days of your licensing exam. However, we only hire Associates within 30 days of their exam date.
Please stay alert for job scams: All communication will come from official Two Chairs email domains (@twochairs.com or @twochairscareers.com). See tips from the FTC to avoid job scams: consumeraffairs.com
Key Responsibilities
Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients using modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT, while maintaining a consistent caseload of ongoing therapy and consultation sessions weekly. Responsibilities also include using measurement-based care tools, maintaining progress notes compliant with regulations, and collaborating with other providers when necessary.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Texas at Two Chairs a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,085 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Two Chairs holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 93/100, 40 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$77k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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