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Lubbock, Texas

Counselor FT

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Counselor FT | The Ranch at Dove Tree | Lubbock, Texas

About the Job

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.

Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.

Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.

Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.

  • Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
  • Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
  • Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
  • Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
  • Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
  • Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
  • Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
  • Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field

OR master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.

  • CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION: This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why The Ranch at Dove Tree? The Ranch at Dove Tree offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Ranch at Dove Tree is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for conducting client assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating group, individual, or family therapy sessions. They also provide crisis intervention, manage client cases, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant social services or health field along with the required professional experience. A valid state license or certification as a social worker, counselor, or therapist is mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client assessmentIndividual counselingFamily counselingSubstance abuse educationAftercare planningLiaison services

Addictions/Mental Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $68k (middle half $64k–$75k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Texas714 active13,387 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 18% no call · 68% 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
Counselor pay trend−1.6% 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.

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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 33 employers
9
<$65k
11
$65k-80k
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$80k-95k
4
$95k-110k
3
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
28%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.5
Better work-life than 30% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,415 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Summit BHC

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit plan

Living in Lubbock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k
Typical market rent
$1,315/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lubbock, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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