Bilingual Mental Health Counselor II
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Job Description
- Position: Bilingual Mental Health Counselor II
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt
- Reports to: Program Coordinator
- Company: DePelchin Children's Center
- Location: Stafford/Ft. Bend, TX
Position Description
The Mental Health Counselor in the FAYS (Family and Youth Success) Program will provide a range of social work and therapeutic services to children (ages 3-17) and their families which enable them to deal with problems identified. The Mental Health Counselor will provide intakes, assessments, individual, and family counseling and group therapy in-home, in-office, and in-school based settings.
This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or individual who is interested in exploring a career in private practice, as the FAYS program teaches strong documentation skills and is committed to training all team members to feel confident in their clinical skills.
The Mental Health Counselor in the FAYS program can receive free in-house clinical supervision for those pursuing their clinical license. The FAYS program has a strong team dynamic and believe in teaching and encourage learning and growth.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide intake and assessment activities that will assist clients and their family in determining which services are most appropriate for them in developing an individualized service /treatment plan.
Utilizing client and family input, develop a plan of service that selects and outlines an array of services and interventions from within DePelchin and the community that will address the needs formulated in the assessment process.
Assist clients with referrals to other community services identified in the plan of service and provide advocacy for individual clients and their families to receive entitlements or needed services.
- Maintain current records, meeting all recording requirements of the agency.
- Maintain monthly statistics and data needed for program accountability and billing for client services.
Required Qualifications
Master’s in social work or related human services field.
Fluent in Spanish. English required.
- Fully licensed as an LMSW; or
- Provisionally licensed as an LPC-Associate, or LMFT-Associate.
- Passed the licensure examination to obtain LMSW, LMFT-Associate, or LPC-Associate.
- Employment is contingent upon full/provisional lcensure within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year related experience.
- Experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have relevant knowledge/clinical skills.
- Knowledge of Social Work practices.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
- Ability to problem solve complex problems in family relationships.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
- Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
Work Conditions
- Environment: Office
- Work Schedule: Mon – Fri, during normal business hours
- Travel: Occasional (Must have reliable personal transportation, valid Texas Driver License, and current Auto Insurance)
- DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.
DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Counselor provides therapeutic services including intakes, assessments, and counseling to children and families in various settings. They are also responsible for developing service plans, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating community referrals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related field and possess a valid LMSW, LPC-Associate, or LMFT-Associate license. Fluency in Spanish and English is required, along with excellent communication and clinical skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate 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 Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 18% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $78k (middle half $58k–$88k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Texas | 43 active | 771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 18% no call · 70% 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 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bilingual Mental Health Counselor II at DePelchin Children’s Center 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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