Licensed Substance Use Counselor – Support Opioid Recovery

BayMark Health Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Outpatient clinic environment

Job summary

BayMark Health Services seeks a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in an outpatient setting. The role focuses on medically assisted treatment guidance, crisis coping techniques, and individual/group counseling to promote recovery.

Responsibilities include progress evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with doctors and nurses to optimize patient outcomes. A positive, non-judgmental attitude and Texas LCDC certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess an LCDC in the state of Texas.
• Previous experience with chemically dependent individuals preferred.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system is required.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling; schedule regular sessions.
• Evaluate patient progress and collaborate with clinicians.
• Establish initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensure trauma-informed delivery of counseling services.
• Coordinate services across the treatment team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis counseling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

LCDC Texas

Tools

EMR system

Job description

BayMark Health Services seeks a compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor to support patients in an outpatient setting. The role focuses on medically assisted treatment guidance, crisis coping techniques, and individual/group counseling to promote recovery.

Responsibilities include progress evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with doctors and nurses to optimize patient outcomes. A positive, non-judgmental attitude and Texas LCDC certification are required.