Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Texas
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with sustained demand across community mental health centers, large hospital systems, school districts, and private outpatient practices at every level from entry-level associate therapist through senior clinician and clinical director. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, with major employers such as UTHealth Houston, Connections Health Solutions, and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute-affiliated providers maintaining consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties right now are trauma-focused therapy, child and adolescent behavioral health, and substance use disorder counseling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Reimagine Mental Health Care. Build Your Future. Change Lives.
At Curis Functional Health, we're transforming the way healthcare is delivered by bringing together mental health, nutrition, and chiropractic care under one integrated wellness model. As one of the fastest-growing healthcare organizations in the country, we are proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. We're seeking passionate, growth-minded therapists who want more than just another clinical position. If you're looking for the freedom to practice your craft, the support of a multidisciplinary team, and the opportunity to become a true business partner from day one, we'd love to meet you.
Why Therapists Choose Curis
- Become a Partner on Day One
Unlike traditional practices, Curis offers partnership opportunities without a costly buy-in. Your success is directly connected to the success of the practice.
- Focus on Patients, Not Paperwork
We handle credentialing, billing, and administrative support so you can spend more time delivering exceptional care and less time managing logistics.
- Clinical Autonomy
Practice according to your expertise and clinical judgment while benefiting from the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborative Care Model
Work alongside chiropractors, nutrition professionals, and other healthcare providers to address the whole person—not just symptoms.
- Flexible Scheduling
Design a schedule that supports both your professional goals and personal life. As a partner, you'll enjoy greater flexibility and independence than traditional employment models provide.
- Competitive Compensation
Be rewarded for the meaningful work you do while building long-term value through partnership and growth opportunities.
- A Community of Exceptional Clinicians
Join a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and shared success.
- What You'll Do
Conduct psychological evaluations and clinical assessments as appropriate
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on your clinical expertise
Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support patient growth and healing
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Support patients through a holistic wellness framework that considers mental, physical, and lifestyle factors
Educate and guide patients on lifestyle modifications, including sleep, stress management, nutrition, and exercise, when clinically appropriate
Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to deliver integrated care and improve patient outcomes
Participate in community outreach, marketing initiatives, and patient education efforts that support practice growth
Contribute positively to the Curis culture through professionalism, teamwork, and shared accountability
The Ideal Candidate
You are a compassionate clinician who believes healthcare should address the whole person. You value collaboration, continuous growth, and deliver measurable outcomes. You're excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful while helping patients achieve lasting wellness.
Join the Future of Functional Healthcare
If you're ready to practice in an innovative environment where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your growth has no ceiling, we invite you to explore a future with Curis Functional Health.
This is more than a career opportunity—it's a chance to become part of a movement that is redefining healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and whole-person healing. Join a community of exceptional clinicians who are empowered to make a meaningful impact, build lasting relationships, and share in the success they help create. Apply today and help us transform lives while building the future you've worked so hard to achieve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Curis Functional Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What is your preferred email address?
- Do you have a current mental health license to practice in this state?
Work Location: In person
License/Certification:
- License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Texas.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker license issued by Texas
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or EMDR
- Ability to coordinate care with psychiatrists, case managers, and community providers
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Texas?
To become a licensed mental health therapist in Texas, you must earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and then apply through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate credential. After accumulating supervised clinical hours, you sit for the National Counselor Examination and apply for full LPC licensure. Social work graduates follow a parallel path through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners toward LCSW licensure.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Texas?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in Texas right now include LifeStance Health, Integral Care, and Texas Christian Counseling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems, county behavioral health authorities, and expanding telehealth providers each maintain ongoing pipelines for licensed therapists across urban and suburban markets.
Which Texas cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Austin, Houston, and San Antonio account for the largest share of mental health therapist openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth concentrate most demand because of their dense hospital systems, large insured populations, and county-funded behavioral health networks, while San Antonio's substantial military community and VA-affiliated providers generate consistent openings for trauma and crisis specialists.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because licensed therapists can deliver talk therapy over secure video platforms without any hands-on component. About 51% of mental health therapist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the strong telehealth infrastructure that expanded rapidly in the state. Individual therapy, intake assessment, and crisis counseling roles are the most likely to offer fully remote schedules.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an LPC Associate position, which is specifically designed for clinicians who have finished their master's degree but are still accumulating supervised hours. Large Texas community mental health centers such as Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD run structured supervision programs for new graduates. Adjacent roles like case manager, mental health technician, or psychiatric rehabilitation specialist at Texas hospital systems also provide a credible bridge into licensed therapy work.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated in real time. Find the roles that fit your credentials, specialties, and preferred location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing without any additional sign-up steps.
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