Counselor LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LCDC
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Counselor LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LCDC | The Ranch at Dove Tree | Lubbock, Texas
About the Job:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Roles and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field
OR master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
WORK LOCATION:
This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why The Ranch at Dove Tree? The Ranch at Dove Tree offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Ranch at Dove Tree is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides clinical treatment, counseling, and support to clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, leading counseling sessions, and managing client cases.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant social services or health field with documented professional experience. A valid state license or certification as a social worker, counselor, or therapist is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LCDC at Summit BHC a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,942 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
In Texas, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (239 salary observations; 980 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (8,182 salary observations; 17,967 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,942 active roles in this specialty
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