LCDC, LCSW or LPC Associate (LPC-A) Staff Counselor - Early Morning Hours
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Job Description
If you want to make a difference on the front lines of the opioid crisis, we want your help! We offer competitive pay, health benefits, 401(k) with a generous employer match, PTO, and a schedule that gives you your afternoons and nights off!
WTCR is one of the longest-serving medication assisted treatment networks in Texas, offering methadone and buprenorphine treatment and counseling for individuals suffering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our patients so that they may disrupt the cycle of OUD and have their best chance for a long-term meaningful recovery.
The staff counselor delivers counseling services to WTCR patients as directed and as part of the patient’s overall treatment plan.
As an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team at WTCR, the counselor establishes a meaningful interpersonal relationship with the patient based on mutual respect, dignity, and truth.
Using accepted therapeutic techniques in which he or she has been trained and which are agreeable to the patient, such as motivational interviewing or psychoanalytic theory, the counselor establishes focus on restructuring the patient’s present situation to immediately promote change.
Education/Experience
College degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Licensed in good standing in Texas as an LCDC, LCSW, or LPC-A.
Skills and Knowledge
- Conducting therapeutic counseling sessions either in-person or via video link at required intervals;
- Drafting individualized treatment plans according to WTCR standards;
- Accurately and timely documenting progress on individualized treatment plans;
- Using a uniform language of case presentation when discussing patient cases;
- Maintaining a required case load and appointment schedule;
- Participating in the admission process for new patients, and conducting complete patient admission assessments;
- Participating in toxicology screen specimen collection as required;
- Assisting with temporary and permanent patient transfer arrangements as required;
- Participating in all required clinical supervision activities;
- Assisting with compliance functions, participating in chart audits and other elements of a quality assurance plan;
- Communicating respectfully with patients and members of the treatment team.
Other
Satisfactory criminal history and registry clearances.
Satisfactory pre-employment drug screen as required by the State of Texas.
Hours/Benefits
Early morning hours, Mon. – Fri. 5:30 a. m. – 11:00 a. m., Sat. 6:30 a. m. - 8:30 a. m.
- Paid time off including holidays and personal days; paid sick leave
- Health insurance reimbursement benefit (ICHRA)
- 401(k) with employer match
Location: Position is based in Garland, TX
Key Responsibilities
The staff counselor delivers counseling services and develops individualized treatment plans as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. They are responsible for maintaining patient caseloads, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a college degree and possess a valid Texas license as an LCDC, LCSW, or LPC-A. Applicants must also pass a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCDC, LCSW or LPC Associate (LPC-A) Staff Counselor - Early Morning Hours at WTCR a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,543 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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