Counselor - LPC FT
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $68k (middle half $64k–$75k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Texas | 714 active | 13,387 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 20% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 320 in the last 30 days | 220 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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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