Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

The Council On Recovery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council On Recovery in Houston, TX is seeking a licensed counselor to provide counseling and crisis intervention for clients with co-occurring disorders. The role involves screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referrals, plus case management and after-hours support.

Responsibilities include collaboration with HCPC, documentation in health records, and participation in clinical staffing. LCDC preferred; MSW/LPC encouraged, with strong communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

• LCDC Licensure required; MSW or LPC preferred.
• Experience with substance use evaluation, counseling (individual, group, and family), referral, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Training and experience with motivational interviewing, stages of change, relapse prevention, strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent perspectives.
• Ability to work with high need clients, including those with co-occurring disorders, complex trauma history, etc.
• Strong client engagement skills
• Clear understanding of DSM V Diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and familiarity with mental health disorders
• Excellent organization skills and very detail-oriented
• Highly flexible and able to adapt to changing job requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Experience with the following industries preferred: Department of Family Protective Services, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use
• Above average computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word); CMBHS proficiency preferred
• Personal/reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling/therapeutic services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment (individual, family, and group counseling) for clients experiencing social/behavioral/mental health issues.
• Conduct screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referrals to HCPC and Council Clients.
• Provide follow-up counseling and case management of client referrals.
• Assist with any crisis intervention issues that may arise within HCPC, the Council and the community, as assigned.
• Available to assist with clients who present to HCPC and the Council for help, regardless of the reason.
• Provide assistance and guidance with difficult client situations during after-hours.
• Provide consultation and referrals for adult and child family members as needed and when appropriate.
• Provide mental health referrals and/or interim services as appropriate.
• Actively participate in clinical case staffing.
• Assist with other program and department issues that may arise as requested.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Stages of change

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Client engagement

DSM-5 knowledge

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Microsoft Office

CMBHS proficiency

Transportation

Education

LCDC Licensure

MSW or LPC preferred

Tools

CMBHS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Council On Recovery in Houston, TX is seeking a licensed counselor to provide counseling and crisis intervention for clients with co-occurring disorders. The role involves screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referrals, plus case management and after-hours support.

Responsibilities include collaboration with HCPC, documentation in health records, and participation in clinical staffing. LCDC preferred; MSW/LPC encouraged, with strong communication and organization skills.