About this role
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) About Breakthrough Breakthrough is a behavioral health organization providing compassionate, community-based mental health services to individuals and families across Texas. We are building a clinical team that leads with purpose — and we're looking for licensed counselors who want to do meaningful work in a compliant, well-supported environment. The Role As an LPC at Breakthrough, you will provide direct counseling services — individual, group, and family — and play an active role in treatment planning, crisis response, and coordinated care. Whether you hold a full LPC or are an LPC-Associate building toward full licensure, we have a place for you. Full LPC: You'll function at the LPHA level — independently diagnosing, signing treatment plans, and leading your own caseload. LPC-Supervisors may also provide board-approved supervision to Associates on our team. LPC-Associate: You'll provide direct services under a board-approved supervision plan with a qualifying LPC-Supervisor. All diagnosis and treatment plan sign-offs will be co-signed by a supervising LPHA. What You'll Do Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based approaches (CBT, MI, trauma-informed care, etc.) Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to treatment planning Respond to crisis situations and coordinate appropriate care Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, peer support, and case management Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time Deliver services in-person or via telehealth depending on program assignment What You Bring Required — Full LPC: Active, unencumbered Texas LPC license (BHEC) Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or related field 2+ years of post-licensure behavioral health experience Familiarity with DSM diagnostic criteria Required — LPC-Associate: Active, unencumbered Texas LPC-Associate license (BHEC) Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or related field Board-approved supervision plan ready to activate at hire Both: Ability to pass required background and registry checks Strong documentation skills and ability to meet deadlines Nice to Have LPC-Supervisor designation Experience in community mental health, LMHA, or MCO-contracted settings Bilingual (English/Spanish) Telehealth and EHR experience Training in DBT, trauma-focused CBT, or other specialty modalities
