Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Lone Star Family Health Center•Willis, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Professional Counselor provides mental health support to individuals and groups in the community. The role involves helping clients navigate difficult situations, build resilience, and improve emotional wellbeing through compassionate, evidence-based care. The counselor works in a multidisciplinary, community-focused setting and also contributes to the development of future healthcare professionals through clinical instruction and mentorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or another relevant mental health field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Valid and unrestricted Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the State of Texas.
Demonstrated ability to work compassionately with diverse populations and complex mental health presentations.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of healthcare or mental health counseling experience.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Experience in community mental health, crisis intervention, or trauma-informed care.
Strong clinical documentation and electronic health record management skills.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to help clients address dependencies, life transitions, and other challenges.
Conduct client assessments using interviews, professional observations, and appropriate diagnostic tools.
Perform suicide risk assessments and implement safety protocols when needed.
Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Help clients build coping skills, problem-solving strategies, and behavioral techniques.
Address mental health concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, behavioral disorders, self-esteem concerns, and age-related issues.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record system.
Connect clients and families with community resources, specialists, and support services.
Advocate for clients, coordinate services, and provide support during crisis situations.
Collaborate with families, probation officers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Adapt treatment approaches to clients’ changing needs, progress, and feedback.
Provide clinical instruction and mentorship to Family Medicine residents, medical students, nursing students, and other learners.