LCDC

ACHE; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHE is seeking a hospital-based counselor to provide assessments, counseling, education and referrals for patients with substance use. The role supports family rapport and helps patients identify psychological and environmental challenges to maximize therapeutic and functional capacity.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience; LCDC licensure is needed and must be current. The position is primarily on-site in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience preferred in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments, counseling, education and referrals to patients with substance use.
• Promotes rapport between patients and their families.
• Assists patients in identifying psychological, personal, and environmental challenges to maximize therapy and function.

Skills

Counseling

Education

Referrals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides assessments, counseling, education and referrals to patients with substance use. Promotes rapport between patient and their families. Assists patients in identifying psychological, personal, and environmental challenges related to substance use in order to achieve maximum therapeutic and functional capacity. Acts as a member of multidisciplinary mental health teams.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE

Hospital-based: High school diploma or G.E.D. required and one-year experience preferred. Additional educational and supervised clinical experience as required for LCDC licensure.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Licensed as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Licensure must be current at all times.