Careerplug logo
Careerplug
Lubbock, Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate- LPC-A

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$25/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Neighborhood Clinic in Northwest TX is looking for a passionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) to join their growing team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in the local community while building your clinical career under experienced supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services to a diverse client population
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with state and agency standards
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care and referrals
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision as required by LPC-A licensure guidelines
  • Apply evidence-based therapeutic modalities to support client mental health goals

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards set by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Requirements

  • Active LPC-Associate (LPC-A) license issued by the State of Texas
  • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
  • Ability to work under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-centered approach
  • Experience or coursework in trauma-informed care, CBT, or other evidence-based practices preferred
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus

About Us

The Neighborhood Clinic is a trusted community health resource in Northwest, TX, committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to those who need it most. Patients choose The Neighborhood Clinic for its welcoming environment and dedication to whole-person wellness. Staff thrive here because of the supportive culture, meaningful mission, and the opportunity to truly impact the community they serve.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual counselingGroup counselingTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 20% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$52kLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $45k (middle half $41k–$54k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$48k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Texas46 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All licensed professional counselor (lpc) listings in Texas679 active12,911 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 20% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment679 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings327 in the last 30 days220 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Careerplugsilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index50 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all licensed professional counselor (lpc)s: too few Texas Mental Health Counseling postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$47k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Counselor Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 31 employers
8
<$70k
10
$70k-85k
15
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
34%
CME allowance
28%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Brookfield, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)

Gotham Enterprises · Anchorage, Alaska

$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

$115k-$120k
#4

Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed (PERS)

$76k-$114k
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lubbock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k
Typical market rent
$1,315/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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