Opioid Treatment Counselor FT

Starcare Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health coverage

Fully funded HSA

Life insurance

Hospital indemnity plan

Retirement plan with employer match

Front-loaded PTO

13 paid holidays

Sabbatical leave

Longevity augmentations

Referral bonuses

Job summary

StarCare Specialty Health System seeks an Opioid Treatment Counselor to join the OTP team in Lubbock. You will provide individual and family counseling, assess needs, and guide treatment progress within a comprehensive MAT-based program.

Responsibilities include creating treatment plans, monitoring caseloads, and collaborating with nurses and medical staff. Schedule supports a full-time daytime model with rotating Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Credentials recognized by the Texas HHSC to provide counseling services.
• LCDC or Counselor in Training with supervisory support or LPC/ LPC-A.
• Bachelor’s degree with LCDC preferred; experience in human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling to clients and their families.
• Assess needs, make referrals, and monitor treatment progress on caseloads.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans; work with OTP team and medical staff.
• Operate under supervision with independent judgment as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings within the OTP program.

Skills

Substance use disorders knowledge

Counseling skills

Documentation & MS Office

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

LCDC or Counselor in Training (CIT)

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Job description

StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking an Opioid Treatment Counselor to join the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) team. The OTP program provides comprehensive treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder using medication assisted treatment.

Responsibilities:

• This vital role provides support to individuals in treatment and their family members through individual and family counseling.
• The Opioid Treatment Counselor will be required to assess the needs of the individual in treatment and their family, make appropriate referrals, as needed, and oversee treatment progress.
• Opioid Counselors develop treatment plans to meet identified needs, observe and monitor clients on their caseloads and work with other OTP team members in delivering services to all individuals in the treatment program.
• Work is performed under the direct supervision of the OTP Supervisor with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Opioid Treatment Counselors participate in the program’s interdisciplinary treatment team alongside the medical director, nurses, and other behavioral health counselors.

Schedule: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Work is performed from 5:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday – Friday and rotating Saturday shifts from 5:30 am to 9:15 am.

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

• This position requires credentials recognized by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide counseling services.
• Graduation from High school or equivalent and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC); OR
• A Counselor in Training (CIT) supervised by an LCDC or Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC), and eight (8) years of work experience in a Human Services Field (Psychology, Sociology, Family Studies, etc.), OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in a Human Services Field (Psychology, Sociology, Family Studies, etc.), LCDC, and one (1) year of work experience in the human service field.
• LPC and LPC Associate candidates also qualify for consideration.
• Bachelor’s degree and LCDC, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery stages, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (phone, fax, copier, etc.) and personal computer with Microsoft office products is required.
• Knowledge of human service delivery systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize a variety of assignments and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with clients, other employees and the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have current Texas driver’s license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Agency insurance.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.

Summary

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here’s why you should choose StarCare:

• Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
• Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
• Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
• Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
• Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System , your work is not a job. It’s a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We’ve been waiting for you!

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.