Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

9 days ago

Dallas, TexasFull TimeCounseling

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor – Dallas in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide guidance and support to their clients.

provide guidance and emotional support to clients as they try to recover from addictions.

provide individual counseling and emotional support to their clients as they travel down the path to recover.

provide a sense of camaraderie, empathy and connection.

Requirements

call during non

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor – Dallas.

Key Skills

Chemical dependency counselingSubstance abuse counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingTreatment planningIntakes and assessmentsCrisis interventionClinical documentationBehavioral healthCPR certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor position at Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Counseling position at Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Chemical dependency counseling, Substance abuse counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Treatment planning, Intakes and assessments, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor provides individual and group counseling services to support clients through their recovery process. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and providing emotional support during crisis situations.

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