Contract Counselor Position

Denton County Juvenile Probation is seeking a dedicated and skilled Contract Counselor to join our treatment team. This role provides vital support to adolescents on probation with Denton County Juvenile Probation.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing individual, family, group, and crisis counseling services
• Conducting comprehensive substance use assessments
• Delivering mental health counseling to juveniles on probation

Position Details:

• Full-time contract position (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday)
• Hourly rate:
• $29/hour for provisionally licensed professionals (LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW working toward LCSW)
• $31/hour for fully licensed professionals (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
• Licensure as an LCDC is preferred
• Free LPC-Associate supervision available, if requested

Essential Duties:

• Provides individual, family, group, and crisis counseling.
• Provides both mental health and substance abuse counseling to adolescents.
• Conducts and completes Full Drug Assessments and Relapse Prevention Plans.
• Develops curriculum for training and counseling purposes.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Maintains professional liability insurance; remains an ethical and professional counselor.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW considered if working towards LCSW).

Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,300.00 - $64,400.00 per year

Work Location: In person