Licensed Mental Health Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61K–$67K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

The position will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams that could include a prescriber, nurse, case manager, and community resource contacts. Responsibilities include:

  • Completing assessments and diagnosis
  • Recovery planning
  • Liaison with other clinical service providers
  • Provision of treatment
  • Crisis services during regular business hours
  • Documentation of client progress
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Demonstrate the ability to analyze clinical needs and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of actions, while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.

Other Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, psychology or other qualified social, behavioral or human services field.
  • Requires licensure in one of the following: LPHA, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Ph.D.
  • Requires willingness to be flexible, resourceful and creative in problem solving.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely to keep the individuals, prescribers, team members, and family members informed of clinical issues.
  • Must have a valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.
  • Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and DSM V; working computer skills including MS Word and bilingual skills (English/Spanish), preferred.

Salary - $29.28 - $32.31 depending on qualifications.

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include

  • Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
  • Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
  • Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 13 Paid Holidays per Year
  • 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
  • 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to complete assessments, diagnosis, recovery planning, and provide treatment and crisis services during business hours. Responsibilities also include liaison work with other clinical providers and thorough documentation of client progress.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and hold licensure as an LPHA, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Ph.D., along with a valid Texas driver's license and insurance. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with knowledge of psychotropic medications and DSM V being necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary Team CollaborationTreatment ProvisionOrganization

Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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 Mental Health Counselor at Lakes Regional Community Center a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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About Lakes Regional Community Center

Mental Health Care
Terrell, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Term Life Insurance
Retirement Contributions
Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability Insurance
13 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Vacation
2+ Weeks Sick Leave