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Rite of Passage
Brownwood, Texas

COACH COUNSELOR

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $17 /hr

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Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! The Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Youth Care Worker at The Oak Academy in Brownwood, Texas

The Oaks is a secure post-adjudication facility located in Brownwood, Texas that provides comprehensive services to young man & woman (13-17), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model.

Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features group, individual, and family therapy, on-site schooling, individual dorm rooms, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men.

Becoming a member of The Oaks team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization. Helping our youth one day at a time.

Pay: starting at $17/hour+ depending on relevant education and experience

Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days)!

What You Will Do

Youth Care Workers provide safety and around-the-clock in person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development.

Youth Care Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.

Youth Care Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent - Be at least 21 years of age - Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test - Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule

Rotating schedule – one long week Monday, Tuesday, Half of Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; one short week Half of Wednesday and Thursday.

Shifts:12hrs - 7a-7p or 7p-7a.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Care Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

Youth Care Workers provide around-the-clock in-person supervision and support for youth in a secure residential facility. They collaborate with professional staff to implement treatment plans and facilitate educational, social, and recreational activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Applicants must also be able to pass a criminal background check, drug test, physical, and child abuse registry search.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionBehavior monitoringTrauma-informed careTreatment planningDocumentationCollaboration

Behavioral Health — 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 Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 20% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Counselor market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $57k (middle half $46k–$69k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Texas714 active13,397 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 20% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onTexas Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 23% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings824 in the last 30 days547 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend−1.8% 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Counselor Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 29 employers
10
<$70k
14
$70k-90k
7
$90k-110k
4
$110k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

Mental Health Therapist

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#4

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 337 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
401k match up to 6% after 1 year
Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
$1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training

Living in Brownwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Median resident rent
$882/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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