Licensed Professional Counselor

MyCHN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCHN (Community Health Network) in Houston, TX seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide comprehensive behavioral health services across all ages within an integrated care team.

You will conduct assessments, coordinate referrals, and deliver individual, group, and family counseling while ensuring documentation and care coordination across behavioral health and primary care services.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Texas license as an LCSW or LPC.
• Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid provider participation.
• At least one year of clinical experience in area of practice.
• Ability to practice independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Gather patient histories through interviews with patients and families.
• Provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling services.
• Coordinate referrals for specialized care as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Independent practice

Education

Texas LCSW/LPC license

Job description

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Join MyCHN as a Behavioral Health Therapist

At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.

As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for patients of all ages while collaborating with an integrated care team to improve overall health outcomes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission-driven, community-focused organization
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The ability to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and integrated care

What You’ll Do & Bring

As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide clinical care, counseling, and coordination of services to support patients’ behavioral health needs within a collaborative care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Gather patient histories through interviews with patients and families
• Provide individual, couples, family, group, and crisis counseling services
• Support wellness management and coordinate referrals for specialized care when needed
• Collaborate with providers, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients on behavioral health conditions and health-promoting activities
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions
• Manage follow-up care and ensure timely communication with patients
• Support integrated care coordination across behavioral health, primary care, and community resources
• Perform additional duties as assigned within scope

What You Bring:

• Active and unrestricted Texas license as an LCSW or LPC
• Ability to practice independently
• Eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid provider participation
• At least one year of clinical experience in area of practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and complex patient needs
• Strong collaboration and care coordination skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and positive patient outcomes

Preferred:

• Knowledge of public health principles and integrated care models
• Experience working with substance use disorders (SUD)
• Five years of clinical experience

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a compassionate team where your work directly improves behavioral health outcomes and supports whole-person care in the community.