Mental Health Therapist

Optimum Performance Institute; Needville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Optimum Performance Institute Houston is seeking a fully licensed Mental Health Therapist for our Needville, TX campus. The role focuses on OCD, eating disorders, and ASD in young adults, with 5–10 years of experience and a commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

You will provide individual, family, and group therapy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, coach families, and guide discharge planning while adhering to state requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: 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.
• Ability to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated, and ability to pass a state background check.

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.

Skills

Fully licensed clinician

OCD experience

Family therapy

Group therapy

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Therapist

Location: Main Campus - 10514 Oberrender Rd. Needville, Texas 77461 United States

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year based on experience

Schedule: Full Time, Onsite Position

We’re seeking a fully licensed therapist with 5 - 10 years of experience and a clinical focus in OCD, eating disorders, and/or ASD to support our young adult population at our Needville campus.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: 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.
• Ability to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated, and ability to pass a state background check.

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.

OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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