Lic Behav Health Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Texas Children's Hospital as a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor in United States. We are searching for a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will develop, plan, and delivers evidence-based assessment and therapy services to youth and families.
Key Responsibilities
- based and developmentally appropriate measures to identify presenting symptoms, diagnostic impressions, recommendations, and specific treatment goals. Provides evidence
Requirements
- Required master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related health science field
- Preferred bilingual English/Spanish Required Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Prof Counselor by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Lic Marriage &Family Therapist by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Texas Children's Hospital as a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lic Behav Health Counselor at Texas Children's Hospital a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatric Mental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Pediatric Mental Health — Physician Career Context
This Pediatric Mental Health position at Texas Children's Hospital is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Houston, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health counseling, Evidence-based psychotherapy, Diagnostic interviewing, Treatment planning, Care coordination, Mental health screening, Crisis intervention, Family therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatric Mental Health role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide evidence-based psychotherapy and mental health assessments for youth and families in a fast-paced clinical setting. They are responsible for coordinating care with community providers and adjusting treatment plans based on patient progress.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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