Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs in Texas
Licensed Mental Health Professional jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong and sustained demand from community mental health centers, large hospital systems, school districts, and correctional health services at every level from entry-level clinician through senior clinical director. The highest concentrations of openings are in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where established employers like UT Health, Integral Care, and CHRISTUS Health maintain ongoing hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties in Texas include trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorder counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in our Plano office, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Counselors:
- 100% Outpatient work in a group practice setting.
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Strong work/life balance.
- Compensation range $75,000-$100,000+ compensation model based on productivity.
- Sign on Bonus.
- Annual Cash Bonus Incentive Plan.
Licensed Counselors are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking LPCs that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in Texas. We are unable to accommodate dependently licensed Clinicians at this time.
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in our Plano office, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Counselors:
- 100% Outpatient work in a group practice setting.
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Strong work/life balance.
- Compensation range $75,000-$100,000+ compensation model based on productivity.
- Sign on Bonus.
- Annual Cash Bonus Incentive Plan.
Licensed Counselors are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking LPCs that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in Texas. We are unable to accommodate dependently licensed Clinicians at this time.
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Licensed Mental Health Professional Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health5
- Amistad Community Health Center1
- Heart Centered Counseling1
- Pflugerville Independent School District1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed mental health professional jobs across Texas.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker license issued by Texas
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet managed care requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience working with diverse populations
Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed mental health professional in Texas?
The path in Texas runs through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for the Licensed Professional Counselor credential or the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Both require a master's degree in a qualifying clinical field, supervised post-degree hours under a board-approved supervisor, and passing a national clinical examination. Most Texas employers treat full licensure as the minimum hiring threshold rather than a provisional credential.
Which companies hire licensed mental health professionals in Texas?
Employers hiring licensed mental health professionals in Texas right now include LifeStance Health, Amistad Community Health Center, and Heart Centered Counseling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's size and its mix of public mental health authorities, large hospital networks, and nonprofit community agencies means hiring activity stays spread across multiple employer types year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most licensed mental health professional jobs?
Austin, Corpus Christi, and Frisco account for the largest share of licensed mental health professional openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth drive volume through their dense networks of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and school district behavioral health programs, while San Antonio's large military population and VA-affiliated facilities create steady specialty demand for trauma and veteran-focused clinicians.
Are there remote licensed mental health professional jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because Texas telehealth law allows licensed counselors and social workers to deliver therapy entirely via video to clients anywhere in the state. About 38% of licensed mental health professional openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the remote share concentrated in outpatient therapy and employee assistance program roles rather than inpatient or crisis settings.
How can I get hired as a licensed mental health professional in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a pre-licensure associate or resident clinician role at a Texas Local Mental Health Authority, such as Integral Care in Austin or MHMR of Tarrant County, which routinely hire provisionally licensed candidates still accumulating supervised hours. Adjacent roles like case manager, community health worker, or psychiatric rehabilitation specialist at Texas community centers frequently convert to full clinician positions once licensure is complete. A provisional LPC-Associate or LMSW credential and documented supervised internship hours give candidates a clear edge over unlicensed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across clinical settings, specialties, and cities. Find roles that fit your license type and experience level and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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