Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About the role
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, Texas, provides individualized mental health, substance abuse, and specialized treatment services, all within a trauma-informed care framework. Youth typically remain in the program for 6 to 9 months, participating in individual, family, and group therapy, as well as life skills training, victim impact awareness, and restorative justice programming.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment plans
- Provide ongoing evaluation, assessment, and counseling to youth and their families under supervision of a licensed mental health professional
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy
- Document treatment progress through weekly notes, treatment plans, reviews, and aftercare plans
- Develop behavioral health discharge and aftercare plans
- Assess family dynamics and develop targeted intervention plans
- Collaborate with leadership to support performance improvement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Additional duties include participating in daily routines and activities with youth and counselors, maintaining high standards of role-model behavior for youth, participating in required training and professional development activities, reporting any incidents or potential concerns according to policy, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as one of the following: LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field
- Two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse preferred (not required if holding an appropriate Master’s degree)
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Preferred Experience
- Experience with group work modalities and techniques
- Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
- Willingness to work with youth in challenging situations
Other Requirements
Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable. Must be able to move throughout the property and actively participate in youth activities. Must be able to transport youth or staff. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state. Must maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Occasional irregular hours may be required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Pay
$63,000 - $68,000 per year