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Abilene, Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC

Counselor Top 25% in CounselingFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$45/hr

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

The Neighborhood Clinic in Abilene, TX is looking for a passionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our growing team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community by providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions to a diverse client population
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically appropriate
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care
  • Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
  • Connect clients with community resources and support services as needed

Requirements

  • Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the state of Texas
  • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
  • Experience providing direct clinical services in a community health or outpatient setting preferred
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations
  • Experience with electronic health records (EHR) documentation

About Us

The Neighborhood Clinic is a trusted pillar of the Texas community, dedicated to providing accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to those who need it most. Our patients love us for our patient-centered approach and our commitment to treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our staff thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment where their work truly matters every single day.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningCase ConsultationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC at Careerplug a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 589 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 57 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Counseling

Living in Abilene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$2,016/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Abilene, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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