Impact-Driven Addiction Counselor (LCDC)

Focus Point Behavioral Health; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Point Behavioral Health in Texas is seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) to join our behavioral health team. You will provide comprehensive addiction and mental health counseling to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, helping clients achieve recovery and improved well-being.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver individual and group therapy using CBT and motivational interviewing while coordinating care

Qualifications

• Active LCDC licensure in Texas.
• Experience with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 criteria, ICD/CPT coding, and clinical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough client assessments utilizing DSM-5 criteria and clinical documentation standards to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions employing behavioral therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based practices.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and crisis management strategies to support clients experiencing acute mental health or substance use crises.
• Perform intake evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing client progress monitoring while maintaining accurate medical documentation in EHR systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care in home, community, hospital, or outpatient settings.
• Provide child & family counseling when appropriate, addressing behavioral health needs across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality of all patient records and sensitive information.

Skills

DSM-5 criteria

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

EMR/EHR documentation

Behavioral therapy (CBT)

Motivational interviewing

Addiction medicine knowledge

CPT/ICD coding

Education

LCDC licensure

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Focus Point Behavioral Health in Texas is seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) to join our behavioral health team. You will provide comprehensive addiction and mental health counseling to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, helping clients achieve recovery and improved well-being.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver individual and group therapy using CBT and motivational interviewing while coordinating care