Full-Time Addiction Recovery Counselor for Young Adults

Embark Behavioral Health; Needville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OPI Houston in Texas is seeking an Addiction Recovery Counselor to join our residential and transitional care team in Stafford and Needville. You will provide individual and group therapy, lead recovery-focused activities, and support young adults through substance use recovery.

Requirements include LCDC or LCDC-Intern III in good standing with the Texas DSHS, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling sessions for clients in the chemical dependency track.
• Facilitate weekly recovery groups and support meetings.
• Transport clients to off-campus AA/NA meetings and community recovery events.
• Plan and lead weekend recovery activities 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 documentation in the web-based system.
• Support clients through program completion and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Engage young adults

Independent worker

Group therapy

Job description

OPI Houston in Texas is seeking an Addiction Recovery Counselor to join our residential and transitional care team in Stafford and Needville. You will provide individual and group therapy, lead recovery-focused activities, and support young adults through substance use recovery.

Requirements include LCDC or LCDC-Intern III in good standing with the Texas DSHS, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting.