About this opportunity
JCSI lists this Counselor opportunity in amarillo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Counselor (Clinical) – Onsite | Boys Ranch, TX
Salary: DOE | 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.
Worksite address
amarillo, TX, 79161, US
Who can apply
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