Mental Health Counselor
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Mental Health CounselorsMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersCounselors, All OtherMarriage and Family TherapistsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsIndustries:
Outpatient Care CentersPsychiatric and Substance Abuse HospitalsResidential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse FacilitiesOffices of Other Health PractitionersHome Health Care ServicesMental Health Counselor (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)Location: Houston, Texas | OnsitePay: $70,000 - $80,000/yrPosition Type: Full-timeAre you the kind of clinician who actually wants to connect with your clients—not just click through notes all day? Do you speak Spanish and know how powerful it is to meet people where they are? Good. Keep reading!We’re looking for a passionate, licensed Mental Health Counselor to join a mission-driven outpatient clinic serving diverse, underserved communities in Houston, TX. This is your chance to do meaningful work with real support, real autonomy, and real impact!What You’ll Be Doing (aka the important stuff):Provide individual, group, and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based and trauma-informed approachesConduct intakes, psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and develop/implement treatment plans while evaluating client progressDeliver crisis intervention and respond appropriately to emergency situationsProvide case management, coordinate referrals, and connect clients with internal and community resourcesDeliver services across multiple settings, including clinic sites, schools, and community locationsCollaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to support integrated, whole-person careParticipate in behavioral health program development and community partnership initiativesLead psychoeducational groups and presentations to promote mental health awarenessMaintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR systems and complete all required reports (including mandated reporting)What You Bring:Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited programActive Texas license for independent practice (LPC, LMFT or LCSW)Minimum of 2 years of experience providing therapy to adults, children, and adolescents across individual, family, and group modalitiesStrong experience with assessments, diagnostic tools, treatment planning, and progress evaluationDemonstrated experience in crisis intervention and trauma-informed careFluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to provide services independently in both languagesExperience working with underserved/community-based populationsSolid knowledge of DSM diagnoses, human development, family/group dynamics, and evidence-based treatment approachesProficiency with computers and electronic medical records (EMR) systemsThe Perks:Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k—you know the drill)PTO + work-life balance that doesn’t feel like a mythProfessional development support (we want you to grow)Why This Role?Because you didn’t get into this field to feel like a cog in a machine. You want to help people, build relationships, and see real progress—and this is the kind of place where that actually happens.