LCDC- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Lakes Regional; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Loan forgiveness

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement match

Dental and vision

Wellness program

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Lakes Regional in Terrell, TX is seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for a full-time outpatient role. You will provide individual counseling, group sessions, and family education, delivering evidence-based interventions and maintaining timely documentation in our case management system.

You will manage a caseload and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and relapse prevention.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Texas LCDC license in good standing.
• Outpatient SUD counseling experience preferred.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical substance use assessments and develop recovery plans.
• Deliver individual counseling, group therapy, and family sessions.
• Provide psycho-education classes and relapse prevention support.
• Maintain timely documentation in case management systems.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and external resources.
• Participate in trainings, supervision, and professional development.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group therapy

Psychoeducation

Crisis intervention

Education

Texas LCDC license

Tools

Case management systems

EMR/EHR

Job description

LCDC- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Job Category : Substance Use Disorder

Requisition Number : LCDCL001643

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $24 USD per hour

Locations

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Terrell, TX 75160, USA

Description

The SUD Counselor provides comprehensive clinical services to clients with substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. This role involves delivering individualized, group, family, and educational interventions while maintaining accurate and timely electronic documentation in accordance with organizational standards. The Counselor will manage an assigned caseload, ensuring high-quality, client-centered care that supports recovery, wellness, and long‑term behavioral change.

Key Responsibilities: The Counselor conducts clinical substance use assessments, develops recovery plans, and implements individualized treatment strategies tailored to each client's needs. They deliver direct services through individual counseling, group therapy, family sessions, and educational programming, while facilitating psycho‑education classes, support groups, and skill‑building workshops to promote recovery and relapse prevention. The Counselor provides occasional crisis intervention as needed and collaborates with internal and external resources to ensure client safety and well‑being. Maintaining client caseloads, the Counselor ensures that all clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments, is accurately entered into case management systems in a timely manner. Additionally, the Counselor works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, case managers, and community resource contacts, to coordinate care and comprehensive treatment planning. All services are provided in adherence to program productivity standards, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance, while participating in ongoing professional development, trainings, and supervision to enhance clinical skills.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm.

Minimum Qualifications: Must hold a current Texas license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and maintain the license in good standing with all applicable state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications: Must hold a current Texas license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and maintain the license in good standing with all applicable state regulations.

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year
• Tuition discounts for select Colleges

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