Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join its behavioral health team in a community-based, person-centered counseling role. This position sits within one of San Antonio's most established health systems — more than 120 years of community care — offering the clinical depth of a six-hospital network alongside a collaborative, supportive practice environment. The role is well-suited to a clinician who values direct therapeutic impact, ongoing supervision, and the resources of a large integrated system.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Primary responsibilities include monitoring services, community support services, and direct therapeutic counseling
- Services delivered in a person-centered, community-based environment with an emphasis on supportive care
- Clinical work draws on knowledge of diagnostic characteristics and symptomology of primary mental illness, as well as medication awareness including side effects and benefits
- Periodic clinical supervision provided, supporting both new graduates and early-career counselors
- Part of a large integrated health system encompassing six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and a physician network
- System includes the Baptist School of Health Professions, offering access to academic and professional development resources
- More than 120 years of community-rooted care with a mission grounded in compassionate, faith-inspired service
Qualifications
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential required
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field required
- New graduates accepted with supervised post-graduate counseling experience (internship) including specified direct client contact hours under a board-approved supervisor
- Candidates with prior experience require a minimum of one year of counseling experience
- Comfort working in community-based and outpatient behavioral health settings preferred
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering a compelling blend of rich cultural heritage, a vibrant food and arts scene, and a cost of living well below comparable major cities. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class museums, the historic Alamo, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, and the city's warm climate and diverse, welcoming community make it an attractive long-term destination for clinicians relocating from across the country.