LCDC Recovery Counselor for Young Adults (Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Stafford/Needville, TX seeks an Addiction Recovery Counselor to support 18–28 year olds in a residential and transitional care setting. You will provide individual and group therapy, lead recovery activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster safe, empowering healing.

Requires current LCDC or LCDC-Intern III license in Texas; licensure preferred: NPI/CAQH. The role includes a high-energy, relational approach to recovery with emphasis on substance

Qualifications

• Current LCDC license in good standing with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Preferred: NPI registration and CAQH.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage young adults.
• Ability to work independently and meet service/documentation expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling sessions for each client in the chemical dependency (CD) track.
• Facilitate weekly recovery groups and support meetings.
• Transport clients to off-campus AA/NA meetings and other community recovery events.
• Plan and lead weekend recovery functions, retreats, 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 maintain accurate documentation in a web-based system.
• Support clients through program completion and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Engage young adults

Independent work

Group therapy facilitation

Documentation accuracy

Education

LCDC license

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health in Stafford/Needville, TX seeks an Addiction Recovery Counselor to support 18–28 year olds in a residential and transitional care setting. You will provide individual and group therapy, lead recovery activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster safe, empowering healing.

Requires current LCDC or LCDC-Intern III license in Texas; licensure preferred: NPI/CAQH. The role includes a high-energy, relational approach to recovery with emphasis on substance