Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities. As part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices, MHMR offers the maximum compensation for candidates based on their experience, education and internal equities of the agency. This practice removes biases in compensation and assist hires and/or promotions on pay equity in their appropriate position(s) at MHMR.

Thank you for your interest in employment with MHMR of Tarrant County! This position requires provider credentialing and payer enrollment as a condition of employment.  In addition to our employment application, we recommend that you complete a Credentialing Application packet.

Please complete only one credentialing packet.  It is not necessary to complete a separate credentialing packet for each position to which you apply.

Please follow the link to complete the credentialing application:

Please complete either the licensed provider credentialing application (TSCA) or the Non-licensed provider credentialing application as appropriate for the position to which you have applied.

The average rate for this position is… 19.57

Substance Abuse Counselor 

Come change lives with MHMR’s Substance Use Disorder treatment services.  As a SUD counselor, you can earn a competitive wage while making a difference in the lives of our patients who struggle with drugs and alcohol.  You will assess potential patients for services; develop collaborative treatment plans that address the whole person; utilize your counseling skills to provide group and individual counseling sessions; use evidenced based curriculum to provide psychoeducation; and work with cross-disciplinary teams to treat individuals in a holistic manner.  Positions in residential and outpatient settings are available. 

Minimum qualifications: Associate’s degree with a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intern license, no minimum experience required!  MHMR is a certified training institute with the state of Texas, so you can earn your intern hours toward full licensure while working with us, as well as receive free supervision.  Master’s level (LPC-A and LMSW) clinicians can also earn hours and receive free supervision from the agency, provided they obtain their LCDC intern license.  Spanish-speaking a plus. 

Why join us:MHMR has proudly served Tarrant and adjacent county residents for over 50 years. As the second largest mental health community center in Texas, we are dedicated to serving adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays and empowering them to improve their lives through an accessible, integrated, comprehensive person-centered system of care.MHMR is a mission-driven organization that fosters a culture of caring for employees and people we serve. Our mission statement isWe Change Lives.  

WeCARE: 

• WeConnectPeople in Our Community 

• We ProvideAccessto Services 

• We Link People toResources 

• WeEmpowerPeople 

Our values are based on the following beliefs: 

• Respect for people who are active in planning their services 

• Recovery is a life-long process of better health 

• Success as positive outcomes for each person 

• Participation of people and their families in the process 

• Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence 

• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services 

• Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields 

• Collaboration with other organizations for better services 

•  Must demonstrate, compassion, emotional control, and safety practices including suicide safe care.

Benefits:  MHMR offers an excellent benefits package that includes retirement plan with company matching, generous PTO accrual, ten paid holidays, employee assistance programs, wellness programs, and more.  MHMR is a participant in the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. We workdiligently to provide excellent benefits to employees and their eligible dependents.   

As part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices, MHMR offers maximum compensation for each position requirements based on candidates’ education, experience, and internal equities of the agency. This practice reduces potential for biases in compensation and assist hires and/or promotions on pay equity in their appropriate position(s) at MHMR.  

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