(1545) Youth and Family Behavioral Health Specialist (Associate Counselor)

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community mental health organization seeks Associate Counselors to deliver essential therapeutic services to youth and their families. This role involves direct client engagement, assessment, and developing recovery strategies within a supportive team environment. Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and appropriate licensure by the State of Texas, with opportunities for professional development and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans and life insurance

Employee referral awards

Educational leave

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Current licensure by the State of Texas as an LPC-Associate, LMSW, or LMFT-Associate.
• Must obtain full licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic mental health services including skills training and case management.
• Completes assessments and develops Person-Centered Recovery Plans.
• Maintains documentation as per guidelines.

Skills

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Crisis Management

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or related field

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for Associate Counselors (i.e., LPC-Associate, LMSW, and LMFT-Associate) to gain clinical experience!

Under the direction of the Youth and Family Services Manager, this position involves working with youth and their families to deliver therapeutic mental health services. These services include skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation, case management, intakes, and Hospital Discharge Follow Up appointments. Services are provided in BTCS’ facilities, community settings, or in the person's home, either in-person or via Tele-Video, as appropriate. The primary service area is the Caldwell County School District Counseling referrals.

The role promotes recovery and wellness, community integration, stable living, and improved quality of life. It requires detailed electronic documentation and adherence to company and state guidelines. A minimum of 55% of hours worked must be direct services. The candidate should be able to work independently and in a team, prioritize needs during crises, participate in meetings and training, and perform other duties with a positive attitude.

Additional responsibilities include consultation with staff and participation in program planning. The position may serve as the primary service provider or as a consultant within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions:

1. Builds and maintains therapeutic relationships with individuals.
2. Provides psychosocial rehabilitation and links individuals with community support.
3. Performs assessments to identify strengths and needs.
4. Develops Person-Centered Recovery Plans with goals and objectives.
5. Completes documentation promptly.

The Role:

• Demonstrates initiative and works well in ambiguity.
• Engages individuals based on personalized Level of Care.
• Completes assessments within 180 days.
• Develops Recovery Plans to guide treatment.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Has access to ongoing training.

Location: Caldwell County

Associate Counselor: $22.51 – $30.26/hr

Counselor: $31.80 – $38.55/hr

*Salary ranges are subject to applicable differentials listed below.*

Applicable Differentials:

• $2.00/hr for Previous Community Center Experience
• $1.00/hr for 1 year with BTCS
• $1.00/hr for 2 years with BTCS
• $1.00/hr for 4 years with BTCS
• $1.00/hr for 6 years with BTCS
• $200/month Service Delivery incentive

Why join our team?

BTCS values its team members and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous leave policies. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and more. We also support professional development, licensure, and offer additional perks such as employee referral awards, educational leave, and loan forgiveness programs.

Credentials:

Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field, and current licensure by the State of Texas as an LPC-Associate, LMSW, or LMFT-Associate. Must obtain full licensure within 6 months of hire. Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual skills and full licensure are preferred.

Administration:

1009 North Georgetown Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664

BTCS complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Our Title VI Plan can be viewed here: Title VI Plan 2023-2026