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Needville, Texas

Addiction Recovery Counselor

Addiction CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$32/hr

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Job Description

  • Addiction Recovery Counselor
  • Location: Stafford and Needville, TX
  • Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour based on experience and licensure
  • Schedule: Full time 40 hour week

Are you a passionate and energetic counselor ready to make a difference in the lives of young adults? OPI Houston is hiring a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or LCDC-Intern III to join our residential and transitional care team in Stafford and Needville, TX.

This full - time counseling role offers the opportunity to work directly with individuals ages 18–28, supporting their journey through substance use recovery, emotional regulation, and attachment healing.

As a Substance Abuse Counselor / Recovery Coach, you’ll provide individual and group therapy, lead recovery - focused activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary mental health team to foster a safe and empowering environment.

We’re seeking a high - energy, joyful professional who can help clients rediscover the joy in sober living and bring positivity to their healing process. If you’re committed to relational, experiential, and systemic approaches, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual counseling sessions for each client in the chemical dependency (CD) track
  • Facilitate weekly recovery groups and support meetings
  • Transport clients to off-campus AA/NA meetings and other community recovery events
  • Plan and lead weekend recovery functions, retreats, and experiential outings
  • Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate group sessions, individual therapy, and weekend programming
  • Participate in weekly treatment team and clinical meetings
  • Complete assessment testing and maintain accurate documentation in a web-based system
  • Support clients through program completion and discharge planning

Qualifications

Required: Current LCDC or LCDC-Intern III license in good standing with the Texas Department of State Health Services

  • Preferred: NPI & CAQH registration
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage young adults
  • Ability to work independently and meet service/documentation expectations
  • Understanding of family systems and group therapy facilitation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for working in substance use and mental health recovery
  • Comfort and competence in supporting clients with a wide range of addictive behaviors, including but not limited to substance use, internet addiction, sex and love addiction, compulsive shopping, and gaming
  • Ability to pass a state background check

Benefits

Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.

  • Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
  • Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
  • 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
  • PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #OPITX

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Chemical dependency counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningClinical documentationRecovery coaching

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$67kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $71k (middle half $68k–$74k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Texas714 active13,580 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 24% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment714 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
20%
PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Embark Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Chandler, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Life & Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
PTO & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mastery Program for professional growth

Living in Needville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Median resident rent
$1,506/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.