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New Deal, Texas

Counselor - LPC FT

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

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Job Description

Counselor - LPC FT | The Ranch at Dove Tree | Lubbock, Texas

About the Job

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Counselor One provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

Conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.

Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.

Participates in and prepares client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.

Conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.

  • Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
  • Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
  • Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation as appropriate.
  • Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
  • Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
  • Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
  • Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field.

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Professional experience is not required, but experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum training is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the state.

  • CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION: This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why The Ranch at Dove Tree? The Ranch at Dove Tree offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Ranch at Dove Tree is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides treatment and support to clients recovering from addictions and mental health disorders through assessments and counseling sessions. They also manage client treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, and coordinate with families and insurance carriers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in a social services or mental health field and possess a valid state licensure or certification. Professional experience is not required, though internship or practicum training in a counseling setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Client assessmentIndividual counselingFamily counselingSubstance abuse educationPsychiatric supportAftercare planning

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 42% are remote, 20% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $68k (middle half $64k–$75k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Texas714 active13,387 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 20% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings320 in the last 30 days220 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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 Counselor - LPC FT at Summit BHC a 6.1 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.

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Salary Distribution

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<$65k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
28%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.1
Better work-life than 40% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

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

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About Summit BHC

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit plan
Competitive salary
CPR certification training
De-escalation training

Living in New Deal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$135k
Median resident rent
$718/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.