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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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerEvidence Based Associates
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring24
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work

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Bachelor Level Mental Health Professional’s Wanted – Stronger Communities One Child at a Time
MMK Group of Texas
Conroe, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$20 - $25/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in counseling

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TJJD - Program Specialist VI - Health Specialist VI-Mental Health Professional - Staff Wellness (AUS)
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Mental Health Professional
Evidence Based Associates
Lubbock, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$26.66 - $28.26/hr
Master's degree in social work

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Qualified Mental Health Professional
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Qualified Mental Health Professional
HHCSS, LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$26 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in counseling

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Mental Health Professional
Evidence Based Associates
Allen, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work

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Mental Health Professional Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
10 jobs
Dallas
6 jobs
Austin
4 jobs
Beaumont
3 jobs
Corpus Christi
3 jobs
Conroe
2 jobs
Jasper
2 jobs
Laredo
2 jobs
Spring
2 jobs

Mental Health Professional Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Evidence Based Associates
Evidence Based Associates5 open roles
Spindletop Center
Spindletop Center4 open roles
The GEO Group
The GEO Group3 open roles

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 Evidence Based Associates, Spindletop Center, and The GEO Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin 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 50% of mental health professional openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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