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Impireum
Katy, Texas

Therapist Associate (LCSW-Associate)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$78k

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Job Description

Position Overview

Impireum Psychiatric Group is seeking Associate Therapists (LCSW-A, LPC-A, LMFT-A) to join our growing, multi-state behavioral health team.

This role is designed for early-career clinicians who want more than just supervision hours—you’ll gain structured training, real clinical experience, and the opportunity to develop within a high-performance, integrated care model.

You will work under the supervision of fully licensed clinicians while delivering therapy in a system built around consistency, accountability, and measurable patient outcomes.

MUST BE OPEN TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN (Children, Adolescents, and Adults)

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual therapy under supervision using evidence-based approaches
  • Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and care teams
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in eClinicalWorks (eCW)
  • Participate in structured supervision and clinical development
  • Deliver care via in-person and hybrid settings

Qualifications

  • Associate-level license: LCSW-A, LPC-A, LMFT-A (or equivalent)
  • Eligible for supervision under state guidelines
  • Strong communication and patient engagement skills
  • High level of accountability and willingness to learn
  • Ability to follow structured workflows and documentation standards
  • Supervision & Development
  • Supervision provided by fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
  • Structured onboarding and training process
  • Clear expectations for clinical and documentation performance
  • Growth pathway to full licensure and advancement
  • What Makes This Role Different
  • Integrated psychiatry + therapy model (not siloed care)
  • Structured systems that support new clinicians
  • Real-world clinical experience with diverse patient populations
  • Performance-based environment with clear expectations
  • Compensation & Growth
  • Competitive salary (aligned with associate-level market by state)
  • Eligibility for performance-based incentives
  • Supervision support and licensure progression pathway
  • Opportunities for advancement into fully licensed roles
  • Ideal Candidate
  • Coachable, reliable, and growth-oriented
  • Strong attention to detail in documentation and patient care
  • Comfortable working in a structured, performance-driven environment
  • Interested in long-term development within a multi-state organization

Why Join Impireum?

  • Multi-state clinical growth platform
  • Physician-led, integrated behavioral health model
  • Clear expectations, structured workflows, and strong culture
  • A place to learn, grow, and build a long-term clinical career

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationCollaborationClinical supervision

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 25% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

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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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 14 employers

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<$95k
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$95k-110k
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$110k-125k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Katy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,971/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Impireum

Mental Health Care
Katy, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supervision provided by fully licensed clinicians
Structured onboarding and training process
Growth pathway to full licensure and advancement
Eligibility for performance-based incentives