LCDC - PRN

Sierra Health and Wellness; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness in Angleton, TX, is seeking a Per Diem counselor to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, managing cases, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an LCDC credential and has experience with substance use counseling. Join us in making a significant difference in patients' lives through effective treatment and support.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential in Texas.
• Knowledge of Texas HHSC regulations and documentation standards.
• Experience providing counseling services for substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups related to addiction.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide case management and referrals to community resources.
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans for sustained recovery.
• Participate in crisis intervention and prevention planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Counseling

Case Management

Collaboration with clinical staff

Knowledge of addiction treatments

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Angleton, TX77515
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Education Level: Associates Degree
• Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.01 Hourly
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Clinical

Position Summary

Provides Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling and education for patients and their families across levels of care. Responsible for case management and collaboration with clinical staff, utilization management, and referral sources to support comprehensive patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups related to addiction, relapse prevention, and recovery skills
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Provide case management, including coordination of care and referrals to community resources
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans to support sustained recovery
• Participate in crisis intervention and relapse prevention planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, psychiatric, and clinical staff
• Communicate effectively with referral sources and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies and ethical standards
• Other duties assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health, human services, or related field preferred
• Active Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential in the state of Texas
• Knowledge of Texas HHSC regulations and documentation standards
• Experience providing counseling services for substance use disorders