LCDC- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
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Job Description
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
Key Responsibilities
The SUD Program Counselor is responsible for delivering high-quality substance use services, providing guidance, case management, and ensuring the effective implementation of evidenced based interventions and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. Key duties include facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, conducting comprehensive SUD assessments, and maintaining clinically sound documentation while meeting productivity expectations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid and current Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) certification in Texas, along with a valid Texas Driver's License. Experience with CMBHS/TDCJ is preferred for this full-time role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Substance Use Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 20% have no call, 84% 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).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCDC- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor at Lakes Regional Community Center a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Substance Use Counseling — ranked against 38 active Substance Use Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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