Licensed SUD Recovery Counselor

GODS LOVE OUTREACH MINISTRIES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GODS LOVE OUTREACH MINISTRIES in Houston, TX is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide recovery-oriented counseling to participants under the IRP framework. You will deliver outpatient SUD services, assess needs, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support long-term recovery.

The role requires licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor, relevant certifications, and solid interpersonal and documentation skills essential for confidential client care and successful

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) per HHSC requirements.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification or able to obtain before start date.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Substance Use Disorder populations.
• Ability to work independently in sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use assessments as indicated by nursing and results.
• Provide individualized and group counseling for substance use disorders.
• Deliver outpatient SUD services per HHSC guidelines and billing requirements.
• Ensure services are provided after state plan SUD benefits are exhausted or not appropriate.
• Implement evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing and psychoeducation.
• Relapse prevention planning and medication management support with medical providers.
• Tailor interventions to participant needs and recovery goals.
• Coordinate SUD services within the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).
• Assist participants in identifying recovery goals and strategies to achieve them.
• Document consent decisions and monitor ongoing need for SUD services.
• Support participants in identifying triggers and coping strategies.
• Teach coping skills and foster healthy routines and supports.
• Promote harm reduction and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Collaborate with peer supports, therapists, nurses, and case managers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Documentation

Education

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

GODS LOVE OUTREACH MINISTRIES in Houston, TX is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide recovery-oriented counseling to participants under the IRP framework. You will deliver outpatient SUD services, assess needs, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support long-term recovery.

The role requires licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor, relevant certifications, and solid interpersonal and documentation skills essential for confidential client care and successful