Lakes Regional Community Center·Mount Pleasant, Texas
The counselor is responsible for completing clinical assessments, diagnoses, and recovery plans while providing treatment and crisis services. They must also maintain accurate documentation and coordinate care with other service providers and family members.
include completing assessments and diagnosis; recovery planning; liaison with other clinical service providers; provision of treatment and crisis services during regular business hours; documentation of client progress, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Demonstrates the ability to analyze clinical needs and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of actions, while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills. Requires willingness to be flexible, resourceful, and creative in problem solving. Must demonstrate the ability to analyze clinical needs and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of actions, while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.
Prior mental health experience preferred. Ability to communicate and work effectively in a fast-paced work setting; ability to plan, implement and prioritize assignments. Prefer bilingual skills (English/Spanish) and work well in a team setting.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess a valid Texas license such as LPHA, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Ph.D. A valid Texas driver's license with insurance is required, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.
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