Associate Pre Licensed Clinician

Thedestinationtherapy; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished office space

Marketing support

Continuing education support

Biweekly supervision

Job summary

Destination Therapy in Houston, TX seeks an Associate Level / Pre Licensed Therapist for a hybrid, full-time position. You will provide individual and couples therapy, work with an affirming, culturally responsive approach, and collaborate within a supportive team.

Flexible hours include in-office and telehealth options to maintain therapist and client accessibility. Clinicians are expected to maintain consistent availability, document timely, and participate in ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Be licensed to practice in the State of Texas as an LMSW, LPC-Associate or LMFT-Associate.
• In good standing with their professional licensing board.
• Have experience providing therapy to adults.
• Be willing and able to provide both individual and couples therapy.
• Be available for a hybrid schedule that includes in-person services at our Houston office.
• Be committed to timely documentation, ethical clinical care, and strong continuity of care.
• Value affirming, culturally responsive, and inclusive therapy.
• Be comfortable contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and/or group therapy services to clients of Destination Therapy
• Facilitate initial consultations, intake assessments, treatment planning, diagnosis, and ongoing clinical care
• Complete intake notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation within practice timeframes
• Use evidence-based and clinically appropriate interventions within your scope of competence
• Continually assess client symptoms, risk, treatment needs, and progress
• Maintain professional boundaries and HIPAA-compliant communication with clients
• Participate in regular clinical staff meetings, team meetings, and case consultations
• Support ethical continuity of care, including referrals, case management, and client transition planning
• Practice within the scope of license and in alignment with Texas Behavioral Health rules and ethics
• Contribute to Destination Therapy’s brand presence and community engagement
• Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical learning opportunities
• Support strong continuity of care and client retention according to policy

Skills

Texas licensure

Job description

Associate / Pre Licensed Therapist (hybrid)

About Destination Therapy

Destination Therapy is a minority woman-owned boutique private-pay group therapy practice located in Houston, Texas. We provide affirming, culturally responsive therapy for adults and couples who are seeking meaningful support, deeper self-understanding, and healthier relationships. Our work is grounded in anti-racist, culturally affirming care that celebrates intersectional identities. We are passionate about destigmatizing and decolonizing the field of Mental Health. Destination Therapy lives by values that guide who we are as a team and how we present to our communities. We hire staff who bring these values to life.

We are currently hiring a full-time Associate Level / Pre Licensed Therapist to join our growing team. This position is ideal for a clinician who values high-quality clinical care, enjoys working with both individuals and couples, and is looking to build a long-term home within a supportive group practice setting.

This is a full-time W-2 employment position. Because this role is designed as a full-time clinical position with Destination Therapy, outside clinical work or private practice work must be discussed and approved in advance.

What We Believe

At Destination Therapy, we are building more than a group practice. We are creating a space where clients feel deeply seen, clinicians feel genuinely supported, and therapy is delivered with warmth, clinical excellence, and cultural humility.

Our clients are often ambitious professionals and couples who are carrying a lot beneath the surface. They may look like they are holding it all together, but internally they are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship stress, perfectionism, identity questions, or the pressure to keep going without falling apart.

We are looking for clinicians who understand that good therapy is not just about symptom reduction. It is about helping people build healthier relationships, reconnect with themselves, and create lives that feel more honest, grounded, and sustainable.

Why Join Destination Therapy

A boutique practice experience You will be part of a thoughtfully built practice with beautiful office space, strong systems, and a client experience designed to feel warm, professional, and supportive from the first point of contact.

Support with client growth Destination Therapy invests in marketing, website presence, advertising, community outreach, and referral-building so clinicians are not expected to build a caseload alone. Our goal is to help the right clients find the right clinician while allowing you to focus more fully on the clinical work.

A team culture rooted in consultation and connection We know this work matters deeply, and we also know it can feel heavy at times. At Destination Therapy, clinicians are not expected to hold that alone. We create dedicated space each week for consultation, case discussion, connection, and support because we believe therapists deserve the same care, thoughtfulness, and community that we encourage our clients to build.

Flexibility with real connection This is a hybrid role that allows clinicians to balance in-person client care and team connection with the flexibility of telehealth. For clinicians who value variety, the role offers space to be present in the office, connect with colleagues, and also have days that feel quieter, more independent, and remote.

A team culture that values lifelong learning We believe good clinical work requires ongoing growth, humility, and curiosity. Destination Therapy invests in clinicians by offering continuing education reimbursement and supporting flexibility when clinicians need time away for approved training, learning opportunities, and professional development.

Support that helps make the work sustainable We want clinicians to feel supported not only in their clinical work, but also in the practical realities of doing this work well over time. Destination Therapy provides benefits, practice tools, furnished office space, marketing support, and professional development support to help clinicians build a sustainable long-term home here.

About the Role

As an Associate Level / Pre Licensed Therapist at Destination Therapy, you will provide individual and couples therapy to clients both in person and through approved telehealth services. Our clinicians support clients navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, identity exploration, and other mental health needs.

This role is a strong fit for a therapist who is clinically grounded, relationally warm, dependable, and excited to contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Clinicians are not guaranteed a minimum number of clients or sessions. However, for a full-time position, therapists are expected to maintain consistent availability and be available to provide a minimum of 24 hours of client services per week.

To support client accessibility, therapists are expected to offer at least six client sessions per week outside of traditional 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekday hours. This may include early morning, evening, or weekend availability.

Work hours are flexible and may vary based on client and practice needs, while remaining within the practice’s full-time employment guidelines.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Level / Pre Licensed Therapist, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing individual, couples, and/or group therapy services to clients of Destination Therapy
• Facilitating initial consultations, intake assessments, treatment planning, diagnosis, and ongoing clinical care
• Completing intake notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation within practice timeframes
• Using evidence-based and clinically appropriate interventions within your scope of competence
• Continually assessing client symptoms, risk, treatment needs, and progress
• Maintaining professional boundaries and HIPAA-compliant communication with clients
• Participating in regular clinical staff meetings, team meetings, and case consultations
• Supporting ethical continuity of care, including appropriate referrals, case management, and client transition planning when needed
• Practicing within the scope of your license and in alignment with Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council rules and professional ethics
• Contributing to Destination Therapy’s brand presence and community engagement through activities such as blog writing, social media content, workshops, events, or outreach
• Engaging in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and clinical learning opportunities

Clinicians are expected to support strong continuity of care, client engagement, and retention in alignment with Destination Therapy’s clinical standards and retention policies.

The responsibilities listed above are representative of the role and may evolve based on clinical, client care, and practice needs.

Qualifications

• Be licensed to practice in the State of Texas as an LMSW, LPC-Associate or LMFT-Associate
• Be in good standing with their professional licensing board
• Have experience providing therapy to adults
• Be willing and able to provide both individual and couples therapy
• Be available for a hybrid schedule that includes in-person services at our Houston office
• Be committed to timely documentation, ethical clinical care, and strong continuity of care
• Value affirming, culturally responsive, and inclusive therapy
• Be comfortable contributing to a collaborative team environment

Who Thrives Here

You may be a strong fit for Destination Therapy if you are a clinician who:

• Understands the importance of creating a therapy space where LGBTQ+ clients, BIPOC clients, and clients with intersecting identities feel seen, respected, and supported
• Cares deeply about providing affirming, culturally responsive therapy
• Values both warmth and clinical excellence
• Enjoys working with ambitious adults, professionals, and couples
• Understands the importance of consistency, documentation, and follow-through
• Wants to contribute to a collaborative team rather than work in isolation
• Is interested in growing clinically and professionally over time
• Can balance autonomy with accountability
• Wants to be part of a practice that is intentional about client care, clinician support, and community presence
• Is looking for a long-term clinical home rather than a short-term role

Compensation

Destination Therapy offers a competitive tiered fee-basis compensation structure that supports clinician growth and earning potential over time. Clinicians earn 45% to 48% of net revenue collected for billable sessions , with the applicable percentage determined by billable session volume during each biweekly pay period.

Billable sessions may include completed sessions, late cancellations, and no-shows when a fee is successfully collected. Compensation is paid according to the practice’s payroll schedule and is based on collected payments and timely completion of required clinical documentation.

Billable Sessions Per Biweekly Pay Period

0–47 sessions

45%

48+ sessions

48%

In addition, clinicians are compensated at $20.00 per hour for required team meetings, trainings, or business-related events.

Destination Therapy offers a Guaranteed Split Benefit designed to support clinician financial stability and flexibility. Eligible clinicians may elect up to two biweekly pay periods per calendar year to be paid at the 48% split , regardless of session volume.

Use of this benefit is subject to tenure, documentation, notice, minimum activity requirements, and practice policy.

Benefits and Practice Support

Eligible clinicians may receive:

• QSEHRA Healthcare Reimbursement: Eligible clinicians may participate in a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement for reimbursement of eligible healthcare expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible clinicians have access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Employer matching contributions are not currently offered unless otherwise determined by the practice.
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance: Destination Therapy provides eligible clinicians with employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, including $20,000 in term life coverage and $20,000 in AD&D coverage, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Continuing Education Support: After three months of consecutive employment, eligible clinicians may receive up to $500 per year in reimbursement for approved continuing education or training that enhances their clinical skills and supports their role at Destination Therapy.
• Furnished Office Space: Clinicians have access to furnished office space and supplies for in-person services.
• Technology and Practice Tools: Clinicians are provided access to practice tools, including EHR systems and HIPAA-compliant communication platforms.
• Marketing Support: Destination Therapy provides practice-funded marketing support, which may include website presence, branding, advertising, community outreach, and listing services.
• Professional Liability and Workers’ Compensation Coverage: Destination Therapy provides professional liability insurance for services rendered to practice clients, as well as workers’ compensation coverage.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Clinicians have flexibility in their schedules, subject to client care standards, practice needs, consistent availability, and continuity of care.
• Supervision: Depending on licensure, in house supervision may be covered, however regardless of licensure you will be provided with biweekly consultation time with our Lead Clinician.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and practice policies.