Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Counselor (Clinical) – Onsite | Boys Ranch, TX

Salary: $46,000 | Based on licensure level
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm | No evenings or weekends required

Make a Real Difference — Without Sacrificing Your Work-Life Balance

A leading nonprofit residential youth services organization in the Texas Panhandle is seeking a Counselor to join its dedicated clinical team. In this role, you'll provide individual therapy, clinical assessments, and crisis intervention for children and teens ages 5–18 — all within a structured, Monday–Friday schedule that's rare in behavioral health.

This is a mission-driven opportunity for a clinician who is resilient, adaptable, and ready to work within a collaborative, strengths-based model. If you're working toward your full licensure, we have the supervisory infrastructure to get you there.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct individual therapy sessions, mental health assessments, suicide assessments, and risk assessments using a strengths-based approach
• Make clinical diagnoses and develop treatment recommendations, including psychotropic medication management and goal-setting
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions
• Provide clinical support for Adventure Programs and experiential learning activities, including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with campus staff to assess residents and refer for external services, medication reviews, and treatment planning
• Participate in Intensive Team Meetings to develop team-centered approaches for residents in need
• Provide clinical training to campus staff on issues affecting children in residential care
• Attend client team meetings and convey clinically relevant recommendations as needed

Crisis & Safety

• Provide crisis intervention using approved verbal and physical techniques
• Assess and report incidents of abuse or potential abuse to appropriate supervisors
• Maintain a safe, organized, and therapeutic environment at all times

Compliance & Documentation

• Generate reports, correspondence, and documentation in accordance with licensing and accreditation requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable regulatory standards
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Master's degree required — Social Work, Counseling, Child Psychology, Human Services Administration, or related field
• Must hold or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire a license from: Texas State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCA/LPC), Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (LSW/LMSW), Texas State Board of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Texas State Board of Psychologists, or equivalent licensure body
• Experience in equine-assisted or other experiential therapies a plus

Background

• Experience in chemical dependency, juvenile justice, residential youth care, inpatient psychiatric, or institutional settings preferred
• Candidates transitioning from private practice should note this role operates within a structured institutional environment (Monday–Friday, onsite, team-based)

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Texas driver's license required
• Ability to bend, lift, push/pull, and perform extended sitting/standing
• Availability for occasional travel as needed
• Must pass a background check prior to start
• Must be local to the Amarillo/Texas Panhandle area or willing to permanently relocate (position is located approximately 45 minutes from Amarillo; on-campus housing is not available)

Why Join Us

Build Your Licensure Here We have a dedicated supervisory structure in place to support clinicians working toward their full LPC or equivalent. The 1,500 supervised hours you need are accessible on-site — with experienced supervisors who are invested in your growth. Compensation increases as you advance your licensure.

Rare Schedule in Behavioral Health Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. No evenings, no weekends, no on-call rotations.

Unique Clinical Experience Work with Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Adventure Programs, and a residential model that integrates therapy with daily life — a depth of experience you won't find in a traditional outpatient setting.

Benefits

• Salary DOE, based on existing licensure and experience
• Fuel Supplement: $105/pay period (~$2,700/year)
• Free meals provided on-site
• On-site childcare (ages 6 weeks–5 years): $180/bi-weekly payroll deduction for one child; $80 each additional child — currently no waitlist
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance — only $25/month for individual coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• PTO accruing at 4.62 hours per pay period (max 240 hours); 2 personal days on your first day
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site supervisory support for LPCA→LPC licensure pathway

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.