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Austin, Texas · Remote OK

Licensed Therapist

Counselor / Therapist 8.6 Work-LifePart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Roots Behavioral Health (A Hightop Health Clinic) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Therapist, who is passionate about delivering high quality care, to join our integrative and collaborative outpatient psychiatry practice in Austin Texas! At Roots Behavioral Health, our goal is to establish a new standard for a positive and supportive culture, allowing therapists to truly thrive in their practice so that the patients served will maximally benefit from treatment.

Our clinician-centric approach is at the core of our mission. We believe that when our clinicians, providers, and support staff feel valued and connected, patient outcomes are maximized. We value your professional development through collaboration, and access to a community of renowned clinical leaders, passionate peers, and supportive business partners who manage the administrative components of your practice so you can focus on patient care.

Our ideal candidate will work closely with patients to provide support and assistance in their mental health journey. This role involves direct interaction with individuals facing various mental health challenges and will provide outpatient counseling services to adults.

Please note, candidates for this role can be located remotely but are required to hold an active license in the state of Texas.

Hightop Health Perks

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Part Time to start with the potential to grow into full time, if desired
  • Enjoy Work/Life Balance
  • Flexibility and Autonomy in your schedule
  • In-house learning opportunities
  • Connect with patients through face to face appointments (flexibility for limited hybrid)

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly individual psychotherapy sessions with patients on caseload, appropriately and timely documenting the sessions

Develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans. regularly assess and document patient progress toward their goals, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes and enhanced overall well-being.

Provide evidence-based therapy interventions to individuals, incorporating various directive modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other eclectic therapeutic approaches.

Experience with or willing to learn Ketamine assisted psychotherapy

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals- including psychiatrists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimize treatment effectiveness.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical services in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory standards.

  • Operate within the core values of respect and care for others.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

  • Required: Masters or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
  • Current and full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Bi-lingual Preferred

  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, emphasizing program specific assessment, risk assessment, and outcome measures.
  • Expert clinical engagement skills with patients and supports
  • Commitment to maintain ethical standards and confidentiality
  • Proficiency in delivering evidence-based therapy modalities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Requirements

Requires a Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and active licensure as an LCSW or LPC in Texas. Candidates must possess strong clinical assessment skills and proficiency in evidence-based therapy modalities.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Health RecordsPatient EngagementBilingual Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Hightop Health a 8.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Hightop Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 7 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 24% have no call, 46% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.6 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $88k (middle half $75k–$99k)399 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 78% remote · 24% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,551 in the last 30 days1,402 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hightop Healthsilver tier, 82/100Top Employers work-life index7 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.6
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hightop Health

Medical Practices
Austin, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Work/Life Balance
Flexibility and Autonomy in Schedule
In-House Learning Opportunities
Hybrid Options Available