Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary: $40,707 - $44,482 Annually *Port Arthur*

Spindletop Center; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 40,707 - 44,482; Full time

Job summary

Spindletop Center in Port Arthur is seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor to conduct counseling sessions for adults and adolescents dealing with chemical dependency. The role calls for completing documentation, engaging with clients, and possibly providing on-call support.

A Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences is required, along with licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and technology skills. Work will occur in various settings, including clients' homes and community locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience may substitute for degree.
• Must be licensed in Texas as a Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual counseling sessions.
• Complete required documentation.
• May provide on-call duties.

Skills

Writing skills

Technology proficiency

Ability to conduct assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences

State license as Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

Job description

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary: $40,707 - $44,482 Annually *Port Arthur*

JOB PURPOSE

To conduct group and individual counseling sessions for chemically dependent adult and adolescent consumers and complete the required documentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences with an emphasis in chemical dependency. One year of experience in the chemical dependency field may be substituted for the degree requirement if the individual is a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC) or Counselor Intern with 2000 hours as an intern.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE)

Must be currently licensed in the State of Texas as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or LCDC-Intern.

DRIVING REQUIRED

Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Abilityto write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mentalstatus exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous otherdocuments with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Computer - skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Googleapplications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify)

• Maybe required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outsideagencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liabilityinsurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center propertyor for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicleor drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• Maybe required to provide on-call duties.
• Availabilityof a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Workwill take place within office setting, community setting and within the homesof clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing, if needed.
• Mustsubmit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Mustsuccessfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Abilityto input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, producereports.
• Mustbe physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on unevensurfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.