Behavior Therapist
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Community Health and Wellness, LLC offers top notch services for individuals with disabilities throughout Texas. We have current openings in League City, TX.
We are seeking Independent Contract therapists to serve for the following:
- Provide one-on-one therapy sessions with children and adults with disabilities
- Create tailored programs to meet the needs of individuals with TBI, PTSD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Developmental Delay, and/or other physical or intellectual disabilities
- Provide evaluations and ongoing services
- Complete weekly and quarterly documentation as needed
- In order to provide services, candidates must fall under the following:
Behavioral Support Provider Who Is
- A psychologist licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 501;
- A provisional license holder licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 501;
- A psychological associate licensed in accordance the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 501;
- A clinical social worker licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 505;
- A licensed professional counselor licensed in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 503; or
- A behavior analyst certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.;
- Has received training in behavioral support or have experience in providing behavioral support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Must be able to travel to current or prospective clients’ homes
Must be able and willing to transport client(s) during client visits
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and agency-required auto liability insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury)
Must be able to communicate with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public through verbal and written communication
- Must have access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance
- Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader
- Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities
- Able to work independently, manage one’s own time and the time of client(s)
All Service Providers Must Have the Following
- Resume
- Certification/License in respective field (LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc)
- Auto Insurance (100k per person/300k per accident in bodily injury liability)
- Professional Liability Insurance (upon hire)
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Social Security Card
- Check out our web site to learn more chawtx.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one therapy sessions and create tailored programs for individuals with various disabilities. Manage patient care plans, conduct evaluations, and maintain accurate weekly and quarterly documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid professional license such as LCSW, LPC, BCBA, or psychologist status in Texas. Must possess reliable transportation, valid auto liability insurance, and a private computer for HIPAA compliance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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