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Management and Training
Littlefield, Texas

Mental Health Counselor

LPC / LMHCIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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

Treatment planningIndividual counselingCase managementBehavioral assessmentConfidentiality managementReportingCommunication 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.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$83kMental Health Counseling median $69k (middle half $58k–$78k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Texas44 active815 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onTexas counselor listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment663 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings356 in the last 30 days199 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 27 employers
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$75k-95k
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$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
26% this job
CME allowance
26%
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 809 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Management and Training

Education Administration Programs
Centerville, Utah
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
$5,000 Sign-on bonus

Living in Littlefield

Median resident rent
$1,059/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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