Behavioral Health Counselor

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 8mo 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.

Baptist Health System Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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 involves utilizing basic knowledge of diagnostic characteristics, mental illness symptomology, and medication effects to deliver services in a supportive, community-based setting.

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 supervised post-graduate counseling experience for new graduates, or one year of experience otherwise.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral Health CounselingSymptomology KnowledgeMedication KnowledgePerson-Centered CareSupportive EnvironmentAdvanced Technology Use

Behavioral Health Counseling — 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, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Counselor market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in behavioral health counselingranked against 31 Behavioral Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $70k (middle half $65k–$78k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All counselor listings in Texas649 active12,762 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 24% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment649 active listings, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend (all specialties)−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (31 Behavioral Health Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all counselors: too few Texas Behavioral Health Counseling postings state pay.

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 5% in Behavioral Health Counseling — ranked against 31 active Behavioral Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 33 employers
13
<$70k
15
$70k-90k
11
$90k-110k
5
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
25% this job
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

Gotham Enterprises · Cartersburg, Indiana

$115k-$120k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)

Gotham Enterprises · Anchorage, Alaska

$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapist Counselor

$45-$55/hr
#4

Outpatient Counselor Associate and Fully Licensed

$40-$55/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 31 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

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