Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$40 per hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Pay: $40 per hour with LPC; LMSW-AP; or LCSW with a $5,000 Sign-on bonus
$35 per hour with LPC-A; clinical supervision provided with a $5,000 Sign-on bonus
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Benefit Package Includes
- Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance
- Life insurance, AD&D as well as short-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Career advancement opportunities
Backed by national accrediting organizations, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) Medical staff are dedicated to providing quality health services to our residents. Our employees strive to improve the lives of our residents through robust educational programming, clinical care, and other resources. Join our team at MTC Medical Texas Civil Commitment Center in Littlefield, Texas, and make a difference in the lives of those in our care.
What You'll Do
You'll report administratively to the health services administrator and clinically to the psychiatrist. If you're an LPC-A, clinical supervision will be provided. You'll be responsible for planning and implementing professional mental health services programs of a non-medical nature in compliance with MTC Medical and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) directives.
Position Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned clients.
2. Assume independent clinical responsibility for all clients 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.
3. Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for clients to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of clients.
4. Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to clients.
5. Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding treatment plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned clients.
6. Maintain and monitor confidentiality of clients and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of clients to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
7. Screen requests for non-medical records and appropriately approve or disapprove responses following policy and procedures.
8. Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and clients.
9. Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and so forth, as required.
10. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; perform CPR in emergencies.
11. Serve in rotation with other mental health providers to provide after-hours and weekend client care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation.
12. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
13. Maintain accountability of clients and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health, counseling or related field
- A license or certification as required by the state of Texas. Current license in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Advance Practice Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW-AP), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
- Computer skills desired, and evaluative and counseling skills are essential.
- Must hold a current CPR certification.
- 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 Mental Health Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing therapeutic programs, conducting diagnostic evaluations, and providing individual and group counseling to clients. They must also maintain accurate clinical documentation, perform crisis interventions, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess a current Texas license as an LPC, LMSW-AP, or LCSW. Additionally, a current CPR certification and a valid driver's license are required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$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).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$83k | Mental Health Counseling median $69k (middle half $58k–$78k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Texas | 44 active | 815 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Texas counselor listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment663 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 356 in the last 30 days | 199 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −17.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health 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.
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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