Location & Practice Overview

This outpatient counseling role is based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and operates within a behavioral health agency model that prioritizes accessible community services. Clinicians work in a hybrid delivery structure that favors face-to-face sessions while maintaining telehealth capacity for continuity.

Base Location Dallas, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth metro)
Practice Type Behavioral health counseling agency
Department Outpatient Counseling Services
Care Setting In-person preferred with telehealth options

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions for clients already in service and those referred through community partners.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments as part of ongoing clinical evaluation and treatment planning.
  • Provide family sessions when clinically indicated to support relational and systemic goals.
  • Deliver immediate, culturally sensitive responses to presenting concerns with a person-centered approach.
  • Maintain standard clinical documentation consistent with Texas behavioral health practice standards.

Day-to-day work centers on independent clinical decision-making within a collaborative team structure that values ethical practice and shared responsibility for client outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet Texas licensure standards and demonstrate readiness for independent outpatient work with diverse age groups.

License
Active Texas license as LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW required
Education
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field
Experience
Prior clinical therapy experience preferred; family and play therapy background strongly desired
Additional
Self-starter orientation with cultural humility and ability to balance independent and team-based practice

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured on an hourly basis with both part-time and full-time options available. Additional incentives and benefits are not detailed in the current posting.

  • Hourly rate of $40–$50
  • Part-time and full-time opportunities
  • Performance incentives and other benefits not specified in the available posting

Schedule & Work Environment

Availability Client-driven; flexible hours aligned with preferred appointment times
Employment Options Part-time and full-time
Call Requirement None indicated
Delivery Model Hybrid with in-person sessions preferred and telehealth available
Documentation Standard clinical documentation expected

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Therapists serve a broad outpatient caseload drawn from the diverse communities of the Dallas/Fort Worth region, with particular attention to younger clients and family systems.

Age Groups Children, adolescents, and adults
Clinical Focus Emotional, behavioral, and life-transition concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and family dynamics
Approach Person-centered and strengths-based with culturally sensitive care
Referral Sources Established clients and community partner referrals

About Safe Place Counseling

Safe Place Counseling & Consulting LLC is a mental health rehabilitation agency with its primary office in Houston that has expanded service delivery into the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The organization holds government contracts for behavioral health services and offers individual therapy, family counseling, skills building, crisis intervention, and targeted case management. Its stated mission is to empower individuals facing mental health challenges to live productive lives through client-centered, wellness-focused services.

Organization Type Behavioral health / mental health rehabilitation agency
Primary Location Houston, TX with service reach into Dallas/Fort Worth
Service Focus Outpatient counseling and rehabilitative services for children, adolescents, adults, and families
Certification Government-certified mental health provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Is play therapy experience required or simply preferred?
Play therapy experience is listed as a strong advantage, especially for work with younger clients, but it is not described as a mandatory qualification. Candidates without formal play therapy training may still be considered if they meet the licensure and other clinical requirements.
Will I be expected to maintain a fixed weekly caseload volume?
Patient volume is described as variable and based on caseload and referrals. No fixed productivity targets or minimum session numbers are stated in the posting.
Does the agency use a specific electronic health record system?
No specific EHR platform is named. Standard secure documentation and communication practices for Texas behavioral health providers apply.
Are there opportunities to develop specialty skills such as family therapy beyond the core role?
The posting notes that clinicians who thrive in independent yet supported settings may deepen skills in family work, play therapy, or culturally responsive practice, depending on individual initiative and community needs.

Clinical Therapist (LPC-A, LPC, LMSW or LCSW) in Dallas, TX

This clinical therapist role in the Dallas/Fort Worth area centers on outpatient psychotherapy delivered through a hybrid model that prioritizes in-person connection while preserving telehealth flexibility. Licensed Texas clinicians holding LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW credentials work with children, adolescents, and adults across emotional, behavioral, and transitional concerns. The position supports both established clients and community referrals within a person-centered framework that values cultural humility and clinical independence. Schedules remain client-driven, accommodating part-time or full-time commitments without rigid clinic hours or on-call expectations. The work sits inside a government-contracted mental health rehabilitation agency expanding its Houston-based services into North Texas, offering therapists the chance to address real access gaps through direct, compassionate clinical practice rather than high-volume metrics.

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