Alamo Ranch Counseling & Ranch Wellness, PLLC, is a growing private practice focusing on mental health and wellness throughout Texas. Our mission is to provide personalized and compassionate care to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. We’re dedicated to providing quality mental health services to our community. We know consistency and transparency in client relationships foster growth, connection, and hope.

Title: Licensed Therapist or Associate-Level Therapist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Part-Time, with the possibility of full-time

Reports To: Clinical Director

Position Overview

The Licensed Therapist or Associate-Level Therapist is a clinical provider who delivers evidence-based mental health counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups of Alamo Ranch Counseling and Wellness, in person or via telehealth. This role primarily serves teens, couples, and families, with the capacity to also serve adults presenting with trauma, as clinically appropriate.

This part-time position requires the ability to schedule 22 to 24 client sessions per week, including consistent evening and/or Saturday hours to meet client demand. 

About the Practice

Alamo Ranch Counseling and Wellness, PLLC is a private practice dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based, and compassionate mental health services to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. We believe consistency and transparency in our relationships, with clients and with one another, fosters growth, connection, and hope. We value teamwork, professional development, and a culture where clinicians can do their best work.

Our clinical lens is attachment-informed and trauma-informed. We hire for alignment, coach for growth, and protect a culture grounded in our six core values: Authenticity, Transparency, Empowerment, Accountability, Community, and Connection.

Primary Focus

Due to the demand and need in our community, this role requires a genuine desire to work with:

• Teens
• Couples, including high-conflict couples
• Families
• Complex trauma

We are looking for clinicians who want to build skill and confidence in relational and trauma-informed work, not simply those who are open to it.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide on-site and telehealth clinical counseling services as scheduled and in accordance with practice policies
• Maintain the schedule availability to hold 22 to 24 client sessions per week, including consistent evening and/or Saturday hours
• Maintain caseload and clinical performance metrics consistent with practice expectations
• Maintain appropriate licensure and abide by all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics
• Practice within the scope of competence and seek consultation, supervision, or referral when clinically indicated

Documentation and Records

• Complete clinical documentation, including intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, contract notes, and termination notes, within 48 hours.
• Keep client files accurate, current, and compliant with practice standards
• Respond to client service requests, calls, and voicemails within 48 hours
• Respond to admin and staff communications within 48 hours

Client Care and Coordination

• Communicate with client treatment teams (PCP, psychiatrist, school, and others) as clinically necessary and with appropriate consent
• Implement and enforce the practice payment, billing, and operating procedures
• Consult and refer out when a client needs a higher level of care

Team and Practice Participation

• Attend all mandatory staff meetings, supervision, and required training
• Engage collaboratively, respectfully, and directly with all team members
• Follow the chain of command, raise concerns appropriately
• Demonstrate a passion for helping team members grow and learn
• Provide psychoeducation and assist with community outreach as needed
• Contribute one blog post per quarter when requested
• Conduct all counseling services in a professional manner that supports the reputation of Alamo Ranch Counseling and Wellness
• Other duties as assigned

Gets It

Understands the clinical and professional responsibilities of this role, including caseload expectations, documentation standards, performance metrics, ethical standards, and team collaboration. Recognizes how their work connects to the broader mission and sustainability of the practice.

Wants It

Genuinely wants to work with teens, couples, families, and complex trauma through an evidence-based,  relational, attachment-informed, and trauma-informed lens. Wants coaching, supervision, and feedback. Sees data as clarity, not criticism. Cares about the mission and culture of Alamo Ranch Counseling and Wellness.

Has the Capacity to Do It

Can sustain the emotional and clinical stamina required to hold complex presenting cases. Can consistently maintain caseload and performance expectations, meet documentation standards, regulate self under conflict, and receive constructive feedback without defensiveness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work
• Active license in the State of Texas: LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Associate-level equivalent (LPC Associate, LMFT Associate, LMSW pursuing LCSW). A copy must be provided to Alamo Ranch Counseling and Wellness.
• Schedule availability to hold 22 to 24 client sessions per week, including consistent evening and Saturday hours
• At least one clinical niche or specialty area, such as trauma, anxiety, grief, children, adolescents, couples, or anger management
• Genuine desire to work with teens, couples, families, and complex trauma
• Attachment-informed and trauma-informed lens, or a strong desire to develop one
• Prior experience in a private practice setting is highly preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently on assigned tasks
• Punctual and reliable with regular, consistent attendance
• Alignment with Alamo Ranch Counseling and Wellness mission, vision, and values

Growth Opportunity

This position starts part-time with the possibility of growing to full-time as caseload and practice needs develop. The practice is committed to the development of its team and provides the structure, autonomy, and space for clinicians to thrive and grow in their roles.