Licensed Professional Counselor
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Texas post a median of $55.25 an hour, the middle half $30.25–$61.38, across 18 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Texas earn a median of $30.11 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Responsible for evaluating individual and family needs after receiving a diagnosis and create a custom treatment plan. Provides individual, couples and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills. Connect families and caregivers to institute and community resources needed to improve quality of life.
- Evaluates individuals and family's needs after receiving diagnosis and create a custom treatment plan and provide individual, couples and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills.
- Facilitates and leads various therapeutic and support groups for patients and caregivers to develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
- Develops innovative support and community engaging programs for caregivers and patients to promote mental health and encourage involvement in programs.
- Coordinates with other Providers, agencies and community resources to provide comprehensive care.
- Connects families and caregivers to institute and community resources needed to improve quality of life.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with a patients.
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Education
- Master's degree in Psychology or related degree is required.
From UT Health San Antonio's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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