Behavior Therapist
Listed compensation
$104K - $124.8K
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 Austin, 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 physical and intellectual disabilities. Manage patient care plans through home and community visits while maintaining accurate weekly and quarterly documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a professional license in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis in accordance with Texas state codes. Must possess reliable transportation, valid auto liability insurance, and a private computer for HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Therapist at Community Health and Wellness a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$125k | Mental Health Therapy median $104k (middle half $49k–$104k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$118k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 410 active | 7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 26% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment646 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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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