LCDC- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

The SUD Program Counselor is responsible for delivering high-quality substance use services for individuals with substance use disorders, while providing guidance, case management, referrals and consistent communication with community partners. The role ensures the effective implementation of evidenced based interventions, treatment, and contract compliance.

With these goals in mind, the role ensures positive client outcomes while also assuring acceptable productivity throughout the week. The counselor will work directly with all clients referred by TDCJ, and local community partners including but not limited to CPS, probation, and parole.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will facilitate both individual and group counseling sessions, conduct evaluations as well as comprehensive SUD assessments.

The counselor will ensure a collaborative continuum of care with our community partners, provide clinically sound documentation, client engagement, and consistently meet productivity expectations.

In addition, you will participate in quality improvement measures, quarterly file self-audits, regular supervision and occasionally crisis intervention for clients experiencing acute behavioral or SUD challenges.

Work Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM - 8PM.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid and current Texas Driver's License, Valid and current LCDC in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications: CMBHS/TDCJ Experience.

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition discounts for select Colleges