Mental Health Therapist

Optimum Performance Institute • Needville, TX

8d • $75,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

OPI Houston is seeking a therapist to support young adults ages 18–28 at its Needville campus. The role focuses on clients with OCD, eating disorders, and/or ASD and provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, supports and coaches families, and helps clients develop skills to thrive beyond treatment. OPI’s approach combines therapies such as CBT, equine-assisted therapy, and family and individual counseling with trauma-informed modalities, life skills, identity development, and family systems work to support healing from trauma and attachment wounds.

This is a full-time, onsite position at the Main Campus, 10514 Oberrender Rd., Needville, Texas 77461. The stated salary range is $75,000–$82,000 per year, based on experience.

Requirements

• Fully licensed clinician preferred, such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT; candidates with associate or provisional licenses will also be considered.
• Clinical focus or experience supporting clients with OCD, eating disorders, and/or ASD; the overview specifies a focus in OCD, eating disorders, and/or ASD.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional documentation and effective collaboration with families throughout treatment.
• Demonstrated clinical competency and commitment to evidence-based practices.
• Ability to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Ability to pass a state background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting clients with OCD, substance attachment, and eating disorders is strongly preferred; experience with higher-acuity mental health populations is also a plus.
• Two years of experience as a pre-licensed or licensed therapist facilitating individual, family, and group therapy.
• One year of experience in a residential setting using relational, experiential, or systemic modalities.
• Familiarity with or training in DBT; certification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a collaborative team approach, including weekly one-on-one meetings, group supervision, and treatment team meetings.
• Plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment courses to ensure client-centered care.
• Conduct family, group, and individual therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to support therapeutic progress.
• Communicate regularly with families and provide parent coaching and support.
• Maintain timely documentation and adhere to treatment standards.
• Oversee program completion and discharge requirements; develop comprehensive discharge plans and review them with students and their families.
• Ensure compliance with state laws regarding documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and work with government agencies.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program offering professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid parental leave: up to six weeks for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability are available.
• 401(k) with company match after the eligibility period.
• Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program providing free, confidential support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed