Recovery OSAR Counselor (Substance Use & BH) Travel

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457(b) plan

Paid time off

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) in Dallas seeks an experienced OSAR Counselor to perform brief substance use screenings for adults and youth, provide referrals, and support individuals across the continuum of care. The role requires coordination with partners, community outreach, and travel across six-county NTBHA regions.

The position demands licensure (LPC/LCSW/LCDC), a relevant degree, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services or related field.
• Fully licensed LPC, LCSW or LCDC; interns not eligible.
• LCDCs must have 45 hours CE in psychiatric treatment with 2000 hours post-licensure supervision.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and automobile liability insurance with a clean driving record.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform OSAR screenings for adults and youth.
• Coordinate with community partners and link to behavioral health services.
• Provide referrals and assist across continuum of care or treatment episode.
• Travel to agencies within NTBHA six-county region for screenings and outreach.
• Document thoroughly and communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) in Dallas seeks an experienced OSAR Counselor to perform brief substance use screenings for adults and youth, provide referrals, and support individuals across the continuum of care. The role requires coordination with partners, community outreach, and travel across six-county NTBHA regions.

The position demands licensure (LPC/LCSW/LCDC), a relevant degree, and strong documentation and communication skills.