Compassionate Substance Use Counselor — Growth & Recovery Impact

MedMark Treatment Centers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in an outpatient setting. The role involves individual and group sessions, collaboration with physicians, nurses, and fellow counselors, and developing personalized treatment plans.

You will conduct assessments, document progress in an EMR, and help patients navigate medically assisted treatments and aftercare to achieve long-term recovery. A positive, non-judgmental approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess an LCDC in Texas and be able to provide licensure details.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Demonstrates a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Familiarity with an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to patients in treatment.
• Assist patients through medically assisted treatments and crisis coping strategies.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to support treatment outcomes.
• Develop treatment plans, conduct assessments, and help with aftercare planning.
• Maintain timely documentation and coordinate services across care teams.
• Assess patient progress and adjust counseling approaches as needed.
• Follow all supervisor directives and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

EMR knowledge

Non-judgmental attitude

Education

LCDC (Texas)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in an outpatient setting. The role involves individual and group sessions, collaboration with physicians, nurses, and fellow counselors, and developing personalized treatment plans.

You will conduct assessments, document progress in an EMR, and help patients navigate medically assisted treatments and aftercare to achieve long-term recovery. A positive, non-judgmental approach is essential.