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Core Civic
Dilley, Texas

Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$105k-$110k

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

$105,000 - $110,000 / year

At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.

Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.

Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.

Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.

  • Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
  • Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
  • A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist conducts screenings, assessments, and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment plans within the facility.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health screeningClinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical documentationCase management

Counselor Career Context

Core Civic ranks #4 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$105k–$110kMental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $64k–$75k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas471 active7,930 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,511 in the last 30 days1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Core Civic#4 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$108k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 33 employers
14
<$75k
19
$75k-95k
3
$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k
3
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
34%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$115k-$147k
#2

Employee Assistance Program - Clinical Counselor (must reside in California)

CVS Health · California

$67k-$143k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

$123k-$141k
#4

Addiction Counselor|Exceptional Pay & Benefits|Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities|

$75k-$127k
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,910 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dilley

Median resident rent
$1,279/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.