Licensed Mental Health Counselor-LPHA

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

The position will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams that could include a prescriber, nurse, case manager, and community resource contacts. Responsibilities include:

  • Completing assessments and diagnosis
  • Recovery planning
  • Liaison with other clinical service providers
  • Provision of treatment
  • Crisis services during regular business hours
  • Documentation of client progress
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Demonstrate the ability to analyze clinical needs and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of actions, while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.

Other Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, psychology or other qualified social, behavioral or human services field.
  • Requires licensure in one of the following: LPHA, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Ph.D.
  • Requires willingness to be flexible, resourceful and creative in problem solving.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely to keep the individuals, prescribers, team members, and family members informed of clinical issues.
  • Must have a valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.
  • Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and DSM V; working computer skills including MS Word and bilingual skills (English/Spanish), preferred.

Employee Benefits at Full Time Include

  • Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
  • Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • 13 Paid Holidays per Year
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation per Year with Progressively Graduating Accrual Rate
  • 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include completing assessments, diagnosis, recovery planning, liaison with other clinical service providers, treatment provision, and handling crisis services during business hours. The role also requires documenting client progress and utilizing therapies like CBT and CPT.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and hold licensure as an LPHA, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Ph.D., along with a valid Texas driver's license and insurance. The position demands flexibility, resourcefulness, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

AssessmentOrganizationInformation Presentation

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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About Lakes Regional Community Center

Mental Health Care
Terrell, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Forgiveness Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)