Counselor

Texas Treatment Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 40 hours of Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Job summary

Texas Treatment Services is looking for a dedicated Counselor in Houston, Texas, to provide direct addiction treatment services to adult patients and their families. The role involves individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in counseling or a related field, or equivalent experience, and possess a valid driver's license. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license or state-issued ID.
• Equivalent experience in counseling is acceptable.
• Currently pursuing LCDC certification is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to patients assigned to the caseload.
• Complete individual chemical dependency assessments of new patients.
• Develop Individual Treatment Plans (ITP) within the established timeframe.
• Coordinate with medical staff to obtain urine samples for monthly urinalysis.
• Deliver public education on opioid treatment programs.

Education

Degree in counseling or a related field

Job description

Location

Brentwood, TX

Company Overview

Texas Treatment Services, LLC is dedicated to providing compassionate support and effective opioid treatment services to individuals navigating drug dependence. Our mission is to protect and improve the lives of people addicted to narcotic drugs through continuous improvement and commitment to our values.

Benefits

We invest in you. Our benefits support your health, future, and time away from work.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Ancillary Options including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 40 hours of Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Off on Sundays

Job Summary

The Counselor is responsible for gathering data, documenting problems, and establishing a course of treatment. Provides direct addiction treatment services to adult patients and family members.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual and group counseling to patients assigned to the caseload.
• Direct training groups and seminars; provide therapeutic leadership in group sessions.
• Liaise with community agencies and law enforcement to ensure continuity of treatment and compliance with legal obligations.
• Complete individual chemical dependency assessments of new patients, ensuring all required forms are signed and accurate.
• Develop Individual Treatment Plans (ITP) within the established timeframe; verify patient signatures.
• Update new patient charts within 30 days and maintain current treatment plans reflecting goals.
• Coordinate with medical staff to obtain urine samples for monthly urinalysis and document results.
• Participate in diversion control, including random bottle recalls.
• Submit necessary forms to the Medical Director for take‑out medications, dose changes, phase changes, MSW schedules, and medication adjustments.
• Ensure confidentiality by completing release of information for all outside referrals.
• Maintain patient files in compliance with DHHS regulations, protecting them from unauthorized access.
• Complete discharge documentation within seven days from the date of discharge.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and treatment planning via daily reports, case reviews, and treatment teams.
• Provide patient education about chemical dependency and recovery.
• Offer supportive counseling or crisis intervention with medical and nursing staff as needed.
• Deliver public education on opioid treatment programs to the general public and professional community.
• Participate in professional development, including internal and external in‑service programs, and maintain professional credentials.
• Engage in Continuing Quality Improvement, collecting and reporting on assigned CQI monitors.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in counseling or a related field, or equivalent experience, or currently pursuing LCDC certification (internship). Must possess a valid driver's license or state‑issued ID.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit at a desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting patients.
• Occasionally lift or carry items, paperwork, files, office supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally push/pull exerting up to 5‑10 lbs of force; open doors, file drawers, push files.
• Occasionally kneel/crouch and reach lower file drawers; stretch to retrieve materials.

Mental Requirements

Position requires constant mental alertness, strong attention to detail, and high accuracy. Must follow oral and written instructions, work independently, and exercise sound judgment in critical clinical decisions.