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Behavioral Health Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

The Behavior Health Counselor is primarily responsible for monitoring services and providing community support services and therapeutic services. The The Behavior Health Counselor uses a basic knowledge of diagnostic characteristics, symptomology of primary mental illness and knowledge of medications, side effects and benefits to provide services in a person-centered, supportive, community-based environment. The LPC is monitored by periodic supervision.

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.

Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.

Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Counselor is primarily responsible for monitoring services and providing community support services and therapeutic services. This role involves using knowledge of diagnostic characteristics, mental illness symptoms, and medication effects to deliver services in a supportive, community-based environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, and must hold a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification. Experience requirements include either supervised post-graduate counseling experience or one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Behavioral Health CounselingMental Illness KnowledgeMedication KnowledgePerson-Centered CareSupportive EnvironmentEmpathy

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 369 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
CME allowance
33% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with Employer Match
Generous PTO
Career Development
Continuing Education