Therapist | School-Based | KIPP Northeast

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company MA

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

$0 Copay for Legacy Providers

$0 Copay for Legacy Pharmacies

Travel Insurance

Pet Insurance

Subsidized Gym Membership

Job summary

Legacy Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist for a school-based program at KIPP Northeast in Houston. The role is onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, and focuses on delivering high-quality psychotherapy to diverse student populations within a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with other providers to create integrated treatment plans, document sessions, and monitor progress to support positive student outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences from an accredited institution.
• TX license as LCSW, LPC or LMFT required.
• Minimum of 2 years of psychotherapy experience.
• Bilingual Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychotherapy to clients with behavioral health needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and tailor individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with non-physician providers to plan comprehensive psychiatric treatment.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans.
• Regularly reassess patients to inform new treatment plans, including childhood disorders.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Location: KIPP Northeast -9680 Mesa Dr. Houston, TX 77078

Therapist | School Based (KIPP Northeast) - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (between 8a-5p) | Onsite

Are you ready to embark on a journey where your passion for helping others transforms lives? At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to join our family as a Behavioral Health Therapist, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in our community.

• Be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality psychotherapy to diverse patient populations.
• Immerse yourself in a supportive, collaborative work environment that values relationships and teamwork.
• Enjoy a work-life balance that supports your personal fulfillment and professional growth.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts community healthcare and enhances patient well-being.

Position Summary:

To provide high quality psychotherapy to clients with identified behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychotherapy to patients with identified behavioral health needs, ensuring exceptional care and attention.
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and tailor individual, couples, and family therapy sessions to meet diverse patient needs.
• Collaborate proactively with non-physician providers to orchestrate comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all patient encounters, ensuring all interactions and efforts are promptly recorded.
• Regularly reassess patients to inform the development of new treatment plans, applying well-practiced psychotherapeutic modalities, particularly for childhood disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences from an accredited institution.
• Fully TX licensed as LCSW, LPC or LMFT
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in psychotherapy.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is an asset, with bilingual Spanish being preferred

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.