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Rite of Passage
Brownwood, Texas

LICENSED THERAPIST (LCDC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! The Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Licensed Therapist at The Oaks Academy in Brownwood, Texas

The Oaks Academy is a secure post-adjudication facility located in Brownwood, Texas that provides comprehensive services to young men (13-17), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model.

Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features group, individual, and family therapy, on-site schooling, individual dorm rooms, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men.

Becoming a member of The Oaks team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization. Helping our youth one day at a time.

Pay: Pay rate determined upon license held, education & years of experience

Free Supervision + Free CEUs

Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What You Will Do

The Licensed Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy while overseeing the completion of treatment for students under their care.

This may include services such as: clinical assessments, service planning, counseling, case management, record keeping, and service coordination with the multi-disciplinary team.

As the Licensed Therapist, you may document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the treatment plan objectives and goals.

This position may require you to provide crisis intervention, as necessary and does require monthly progress notes, staffing reports, plans, and discharge summaries of all students within your care.

To be considered you should: Have an Teaxs license as a LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, OR LMFT ~ Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ Must meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Licensed Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy while overseeing treatment plans and clinical assessments for youth. They are responsible for case management, crisis intervention, and maintaining accurate documentation and progress reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Texas license as an LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT and possess a Master's degree in a relevant field. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and able to pass criminal background, drug, and physical screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyTrauma-informed careTreatment planning

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% 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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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
21% this job
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.9
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Brownwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Typical market rent
$1,258/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Supervision
Free CEUs
Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
401k match up to 6% after 1 year
Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues