Mental Health Professional Jobs in Texas
Mental Health Professional jobs in Texas are in high demand, with active hiring concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, school districts, and behavioral health networks at every level from entry-level case managers to licensed clinical supervisors. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor the largest share of openings, where employers like UT Health, Parkland Health, and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute maintain lasting presences in clinical and program-based roles. The most sought-after specialties in Texas right now are substance use counseling, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay: $84,000 annual salary
Work schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday
Benefit package includes:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
- Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Join our team to provide essential healthcare to underserved populations in a unique environment. The Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX is looking for your compassionate care and expertise in our medical department! Our dedicated staff work to improve lives through education, healthcare, and a variety of support services.
What you’ll do: You’ll be responsible for planning and implementing mental health services in the facility. You’ll provide mental health services to noncitizens in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for identified noncitizens.
- Assist in managing the noncitizens population including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
- Conduct assessment and evaluations to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to other professionals for other services.
- Document all patient encounters in the medical record accurately, legibly and promptly.
- Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to noncitizens.
- Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned noncitizens.
- Maintain and monitor confidentiality of noncitizens and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of detainees to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
- Screen requests for non-medical records and appropriately approve or disapprove responses following policy and procedures.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and detainees.
- Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and so forth, as required.
- Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; perform CPR in emergencies.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or counseling or clinical social work required. Current license in counseling specialty (LPC, LISW, LMFT, etc.). Two (2) years’ previous work experience preferred. Must successfully complete required preservice training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
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Mental Health Professional Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health5

- Amistad Community Health Center1

- Heart Centered Counseling1

- Management & Training Corporation1

- Pflugerville Independent School District1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Education1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health professional jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Credible
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred for many Texas service areas
Mental Health Professional Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health professional in Texas?
The path in Texas depends on the license you pursue. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors oversees the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, while the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners handles the LCSW, and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists governs the LMFT. Each requires a master's degree in a qualifying field, supervised clinical hours, and a passing score on the relevant national exam before the state issues a full license.
Which companies hire mental health professionals in Texas?
Employers hiring 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 large integrated health systems, community mental health centers operated under the state's Local Mental Health Authority framework, and school-based behavioral health programs are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings.
Which Texas cities have the most mental health professional jobs?
Austin, Anson, and Corpus Christi have the most mental health professional openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth lead because of their large hospital systems, county behavioral health networks, and dense suburban populations generating steady outpatient and school-based demand, while San Antonio's volume is driven heavily by military-connected behavioral health programs and large federally qualified health centers serving the region.
Are there remote mental health professional jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most healthcare fields, because licensed therapists and counselors can deliver talk therapy and clinical services entirely via telehealth. About 33% of mental health professional openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely Texas employers have adopted virtual care since its expansion. Fully remote roles tend to cluster in individual and group therapy, care coordination, and utilization review rather than crisis stabilization or in-person assessment work.
How can I get hired as a mental health professional in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a position as a licensed professional counselor associate or licensed master social worker, the supervised pre-licensure credentials Texas requires before full licensure. Large systems like Parkland Health and UT Health run structured internship and practicum placements that convert to associate-level staff roles. Adjacent positions such as case manager, behavioral health technician, or crisis hotline counselor are common lateral entry points, and completing your supervised hours under an approved Texas clinical supervisor gives you a concrete credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to mental health professional jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to mental health professional jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across clinical, community, and school-based settings. Search the listings for roles that match your license level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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