Clinician Jobs in Texas
Clinician jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in behavioral health, primary care, and community health settings with openings from entry-level associate clinicians through senior and supervisory positions. The largest hiring volumes are in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where major employers such as Memorial Hermann, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Baylor Scott & White Health maintain broad clinical workforces across outpatient, inpatient, and integrated care sites. Demand is especially strong in mental and behavioral health, pediatrics, and chronic disease management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We’re searching for a Behavioral Health Clinician, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will develop, plan and deliver evidence-based assessment and therapy services to youth and families. Engages in social work services to assist patients and families in identifying and utilizing health care and community resources optimally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings/assessment, and focused patient/family counseling/therapy in accordance with the patients/families right to self-determination and principles of confidentiality.
- Provides psychosocial screenings/assessments by interviewing patients and/or their families for information about the patients’ social, emotional/psychological, developmental/educational/vocational, environmental, financial and health situations, within authorization periods, as required for patient care and/or treatment/transitional planning.
- Provides evidence based psychotherapy for individual, family, parent and groups to help patients/families reduce symptoms of mental illness and improve functioning across environments.
- Establishes achievable treatment goals with patients.
- Tracks patient progress via ongoing symptom and functional assessment, using reliable and valid measures where available, and adjusts treatment plan in accordance with findings.
- Creates and manages individualized and/or family treatment plans to address mental health needs of patient.
- Completes therapy notes for each individual/family therapy session(s) and/or summaries regarding services when needed.
- Assists in maintaining privacy and confidentiality of therapy records.
- Complies with all expectations set by licensing board and by TCH compliance/risk management regarding informed consent, confidentiality, and documentation of services provided.
- Coordinates care with other mental health providers to insure selected treatments match the patient’s current diagnosis, symptoms, developmental level, and functioning across environments.
- Actively participates in provider's conferences to identify and respond to the psychosocial needs of the patients/families and to provide psychosocial information pertinent to formulating Plans of Care.
- Assesses and follows-up with provider's recommendations of changes in the patient/family status and/or needs, as appropriate.
- Develops, implements and/or updates comprehensive pediatric or adult women's social work care plans.
- Facilitates patient/family use of community resources.
- Pursues Professional Development.
- Provides clinical supervision for LMSWs working LCSW licensure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree Social Work or related field required.
- LCSW - Lic Clinical Social Worker by the Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) Or LPC - Licensed Prof Counselor by the Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) Or LMFT - Lic Marriage & Family Therapist by the Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) required.
- 2 years social work, professional counseling or marriage/family therapist experience required.
- Previous employment in health care, a health care specialization in schooling or a field work practicum in health care preferred.
INTRODUCTION
We’re searching for a Behavioral Health Clinician, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will develop, plan and deliver evidence-based assessment and therapy services to youth and families. Engages in social work services to assist patients and families in identifying and utilizing health care and community resources optimally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings/assessment, and focused patient/family counseling/therapy in accordance with the patients/families right to self-determination and principles of confidentiality.
- Provides psychosocial screenings/assessments by interviewing patients and/or their families for information about the patients’ social, emotional/psychological, developmental/educational/vocational, environmental, financial and health situations, within authorization periods, as required for patient care and/or treatment/transitional planning.
- Provides evidence based psychotherapy for individual, family, parent and groups to help patients/families reduce symptoms of mental illness and improve functioning across environments.
- Establishes achievable treatment goals with patients.
- Tracks patient progress via ongoing symptom and functional assessment, using reliable and valid measures where available, and adjusts treatment plan in accordance with findings.
- Creates and manages individualized and/or family treatment plans to address mental health needs of patient.
- Completes therapy notes for each individual/family therapy session(s) and/or summaries regarding services when needed.
- Assists in maintaining privacy and confidentiality of therapy records.
- Complies with all expectations set by licensing board and by TCH compliance/risk management regarding informed consent, confidentiality, and documentation of services provided.
- Coordinates care with other mental health providers to insure selected treatments match the patient’s current diagnosis, symptoms, developmental level, and functioning across environments.
- Actively participates in provider's conferences to identify and respond to the psychosocial needs of the patients/families and to provide psychosocial information pertinent to formulating Plans of Care.
- Assesses and follows-up with provider's recommendations of changes in the patient/family status and/or needs, as appropriate.
- Develops, implements and/or updates comprehensive pediatric or adult women's social work care plans.
- Facilitates patient/family use of community resources.
- Pursues Professional Development.
- Provides clinical supervision for LMSWs working LCSW licensure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree Social Work or related field required.
- LCSW - Lic Clinical Social Worker by the Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) Or LPC - Licensed Prof Counselor by the Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) Or LMFT - Lic Marriage & Family Therapist by the Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) required.
- 2 years social work, professional counseling or marriage/family therapist experience required.
- Previous employment in health care, a health care specialization in schooling or a field work practicum in health care preferred.
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Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinician Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Texas Medical Branch39
- Hanger11
- The University of Texas Medical Branch9
- Baylor College of Medicine5
- Dallas Independent School District4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education58
- Healthcare & Medical Services18
- Insurance3
- Government & Public Sector2
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinician jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas clinical license issued or recognized by the applicable Texas licensing board
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in a relevant clinical or health sciences field
- Current BLS or CPR certification required at time of hire
- Minimum one to three years of direct clinical experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with Texas Health and Human Services compliance standards
Clinician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinician in Texas?
The path depends on your specific clinical discipline, but most clinicians in Texas must hold a graduate-level degree and obtain licensure through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, the Texas Medical Board, or another relevant Texas licensing authority. After completing your degree and supervised hours, you apply for licensure, pass the required national exam for your discipline, and maintain continuing education to keep your license current.
Which companies hire clinicians in Texas?
Employers hiring clinicians in Texas right now include University of Texas Medical Branch, Hanger, and The University of Texas Medical Branch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems, community health centers, and behavioral health networks consistently post clinician openings across multiple specialties and settings throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most clinician jobs?
Galveston, Houston, and Dallas account for the highest concentration of clinician openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its enormous medical center complex and population density, Dallas draws demand from major health systems and corporate headquarters, and San Antonio's large military and veteran population sustains strong community and behavioral health hiring throughout the metro.
Are there remote clinician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 1% of clinician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that most clinical roles require in-person patient contact. The roles most likely to be fully remote are in telehealth, care management, utilization review, and behavioral health counseling where synchronous video sessions substitute for in-office visits.
How can I get hired as a clinician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or residency program at a large Texas health system. Employers like Baylor Scott & White Health and Memorial Hermann run structured clinical residency and fellowship tracks designed for candidates with limited post-degree experience. Applying first to associate clinician, case manager, or health coach roles gives you supervised clinical hours while you build toward full licensure. Having a provisional Texas license already in hand, even before independent licensure, gives your application a clear edge over candidates who have not yet started the credentialing process.
Where can I find and apply to clinician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to clinician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across cities and specialties. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and credentials, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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