Licensed Professional Counselor
Listed compensation
$70,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Pay: $70,000 annual salary
Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday, day schedule
Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
- Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Civic Duty
Work with a purpose! Make a difference! Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a unique opportunity for treatment professionals. Join our team and help people looking to turn their lives around.
What you’ll do: You’ll be responsible for providing counseling services to Inmates and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for Inmates with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues.
Serves as a professional resource to other counselors in resolving complex case problems and provides clinical supervision and guidance.
Provides mental health services to Inmates in compliance with medical and East Texas Treatment Facility (ETTF), Management &Training Corporation (MTC), and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Essential Functions
1. Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.
2. Design, implement complex programs treatment and discharge plans for Inmates with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues; conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.
3. Assume independent clinical responsibility for all Inmates including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
4. Collaborates with supervisor or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on specific case related issues to maintain continuity of care, and to aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals for Inmates through individual and group counseling.
5. Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for Inmates to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of Inmates.
6. Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist program supervisor and treatment team.
7. Maintain and monitor confidentiality of Inmates and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of Inmates to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
8. Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and Inmates.
9. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
10. Maintain accountability of Inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or United States Department of Education (USDE).
- Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Must maintain valid licensure for continued employment in position.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides mental health services and counseling to inmates, including the development and implementation of complex treatment and discharge plans. They also serve as a clinical resource for other staff and ensure compliance with facility and departmental directives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess a current, valid Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are also required for the role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor at Management and Training a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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