<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Primary responsibilities include monitoring services, community support services, and direct therapeutic counseling</li> <li>Services delivered in a person-centered, community-based environment with an emphasis on supportive care</li> <li>Clinical work draws on knowledge of diagnostic characteristics and symptomology of primary mental illness, as well as medication awareness including side effects and benefits</li> <li>Periodic clinical supervision provided, supporting both new graduates and early-career counselors</li> <li>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</li> <li>System includes the Baptist School of Health Professions, offering access to academic and professional development resources</li> <li>More than 120 years of community-rooted care with a mission grounded in compassionate, faith-inspired service</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential required</li> <li>Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field required</li> <li>New graduates accepted with supervised post-graduate counseling experience (internship) including specified direct client contact hours under a board-approved supervisor</li> <li>Candidates with prior experience require a minimum of one year of counseling experience</li> <li>Comfort working in community-based and outpatient behavioral health settings preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>