Therapist Jobs in Texas

Therapist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with steady demand from large hospital systems, community mental health centers, school districts, and outpatient behavioral health practices at every level from new graduate to licensed clinical supervisor. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring volume, anchored by employers such as UTHealth Houston, Baylor Scott and White Health, and LifePath Systems. The most in-demand specialties across the state are mental health counseling, applied behavior analysis, and substance use treatment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles276+
Top employerSanctum Health Partners
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring107
Work type83% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
M&M Health Services- Corporation/Fyzical Stonebridge Ranch-McKinney
McKinney, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$45 - $55/hr
On-Site

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Occupational Therapist (OT)
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Occupational Therapist (OT)
HealthPRO Heritage
Houston, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$55 - $58/hr
5,001-10,000

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Therapist PRN
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Therapist PRN
Pecan Valley Mh-mr Region
Cleburne, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$26.44 - $32.69/hr
Hybrid
Master's degree

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Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedics
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Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedics
Concentra
Irving, Texas
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree
10,000+

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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
Floresville, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$37 - $40/hr
5,001-10,000

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Therapist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lahey
8 jobs
Plano
7 jobs
Irving
6 jobs
El Paso
6 jobs

Therapist Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Sanctum Health Partners18
  • North Texas Therapy and Home Care12
  • Therapy 200010
  • Houston Methodist8
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance
  • Technology & Software

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in therapist jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas state license such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCDC from the relevant Texas board
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
  • Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
  • Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary care team

Therapist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a therapist in Texas?

Becoming a licensed therapist in Texas requires a master's degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by supervised post-graduate hours and a licensing exam through the relevant Texas board. Mental health counselors apply through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for the LPC credential, social workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for the LCSW, and marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists for the LMFT.

Which companies hire therapists in Texas?

Employers hiring therapists in Texas right now include Sanctum Health Partners, North Texas Therapy and Home Care, and Therapy 2000, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's size and population mean that both large integrated health systems and independent behavioral health networks maintain consistent therapist hiring throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most therapist jobs?

Houston, San Antonio, and Austin have the most therapist job openings in Texas, driven by the concentration of major hospital systems, community mental health centers, and school districts in those metros, with Houston and Dallas in particular anchoring large behavioral health networks that generate consistent demand across clinical, school-based, and outpatient settings.

Are there remote therapist jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a widely accepted model for outpatient mental health and substance use counseling. About 17% of therapist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Texas providers have adopted virtual care delivery. Individual, couples, and group talk therapy sessions are the roles most commonly offered on a fully remote basis.

How can I get hired as a therapist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a supervised associate-level position, such as an LPC Associate or LCSW candidate role, which allows you to accumulate the supervised hours required for full licensure while working in a paid clinical role. Large Texas systems like UTHealth Houston and community mental health centers operate graduate internship and post-graduate residency programs specifically for candidates without independent licensure. Roles such as behavioral health technician, case manager, or crisis counselor at Texas community mental health centers also serve as common lateral entry points that transition into licensed therapist tracks.

Where can I find and apply to therapist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to therapist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your license type, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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