Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Details: Job Location: TX-CPC Social Services Center - Dallas, TX, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Case Management, This position is responsible for: Provides individual, family, and group counseling in relation to the treatment and recovery of substance abuse using a multi-disciplinary team approach treatment with emphasis on the disease concept of addiction, Twelve Step recovery program and relapse prevention; prepares clients for re-entry into the family and community maintaining sobriety and self-sufficient lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises assigned clients' treatment from intake orientation through completion of treatment; supervises client progress in meeting treatment objectives and supports clients in compliance; orients clients to program rules, procedures, and expectations; charts client group attendance; prepares weekly and monthly progress reports.

Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach in order to motivate, modify, and otherwise prepare clients and significant others in the recovery process.

Develops individualized treatment plans and maintains updated revisions of each plan in relation to the progress of each client; ensures that treatment plans address the physical, emotional, vocational, social, and spiritual needs of each client with identified time limits and measurable objectives.

Works with clients individually to enable them to have a better understanding of their situation and improve competence in problem resolution and coping skills.

Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time. Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws and regulations.

Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Work is usually performed in a normal office within a shelter environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits.

Paid Time Off What we are looking for in you:: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, one of the Behavioral Sciences, or related field, and Two years progressively responsible experience in a licensed substance abuse treatment program, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled