Bilingual Mental Health Counselor II

LPC / LMHCNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

Individual counselingSpanish fluencyProblem solving

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.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Counseling median $78k (middle half $58k–$88k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Texas43 active771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 18% no call · 70% 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
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−10.0% 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 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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
6%

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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 769 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About DePelchin Children’s Center

Individual and Family Services
Houston, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-house clinical supervision
Training and professional development
Team-based environment

Living in Stafford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,568/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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