Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Mental Health Therapist Location: Main Campus - 10514 Oberrender Rd. Needville, Texas 77461 United States Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year based on experience Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 8‑hour shifts, plus on‑call rotation. Are you a skilled and compassionate therapist with a passion for empowering young adults on their healing journey? OPI Houston is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our residential treatment team in Needville, TX. In this full-time, on-site role, you’ll play a vital role in guiding young adults ages 18–28 through trauma recovery, identity development, and emotional growth. As a therapist at OPI Houston, you’ll provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, engage families through coaching and support, and help clients build the skills they need to thrive beyond treatment. If you're committed to relational, experiential, and systemic approaches and ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. OPI Houston empowers clients ages 18–28 to become strong, self-sufficient, and positively influential in their own lives and communities. Through a blend of therapies including CBT, equine-assisted therapy, and family and individual counseling we support healing from trauma and attachment wounds. Our approach integrates trauma-informed modalities, life skills, identity development, and family systems work to foster lasting growth.
Requirements
- Fully licensed clinician preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT); however, candidates with associates or provisional licenses will also be considered.
- Experience supporting clients with OCD, substance attachment, and eating disorders is strongly preferred; experience with higher‑acuity mental health populations is also a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, professional documentation and to collaborate effectively with families throughout treatment.
- Demonstrated clinical competency and commitment to evidence‑based practices; DBT certification not required, but familiarity or training is an advantage.
- A desire to grow therapeutic expertise in individual, family, and group therapy while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Ability to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated, and ability to pass a state background check.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a pre‑licensed or licensed therapist facilitating individual, family, and group therapy; preferred: one year of experience in a residential setting utilizing relational, experiential, or systemic modalities.
Responsibilities
- Embrace a collaborative team approach with weekly 1:1s, group supervision, and treatment team meetings.
- Plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment courses, ensuring client-centered care.
- Conduct family, group, and 1:1 therapy sessions, driving therapeutic progress with evidence-based practices.
- Maintain regular communication with families, providing parent coaching and support.
- Maintain timely documentation, adhere to treatment standards, and oversee program completion and discharge plans.
- Oversee program completion and discharge requirements, developing comprehensive discharge plans and reviewing them with students and their families.
- Ensure compliance with state laws on documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and working with government agencies.
Benefits
- Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
