Behavioral Health Counselor
Compensation
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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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in behavioral health counseling | ranked against 31 Behavioral Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Counselor median $70k (middle half $65k–$78k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All counselor listings in Texas | 649 active | 12,762 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 24% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas 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 |
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.
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