What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUD Counselor position at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services?
Join a dynamic, passionate group of substance use counselors, case managers, and counseling interns! Come make a difference in people’s lives! In the Substance Use Disorders (SUD) department we strive to work with you as clinical staff members and provide opportunities for growth in working with a diverse population. Our treatment team also provides a sense of continual collaboration to support you and your client’s needs. Our mission is to help create a solid treatment system that can help set our clients, both adults and adolescents, up for a successful recovery journey. Clients seeking services may also require support related co co-occurring needs related to mental wellness and substance use.
Under the supervision of the Director of SUD and the SUD leadership team, the counselor will complete formal substance use intakes with screenings and assessments, including but not limited to; biopsychosocial assessments, mental status exam, communicable disease assessment, financial eligibility, admission paperwork, consent forms, referrals to appropriate level of care, inputting DSM 5 diagnostic impression, and lastly recommendation for treatment. The counselor will also be required to collaborative complete and modify person centered treatment plans and discharge plans for after treatment has been completed.
The counselor will provide orientation to the substance abuse program, facilitate individual and or group counseling. Group counseling will consist of interpersonal process groups as well as psychoeducation groups with evidenced based practices. Counselors are also encouraged to provide case management for the client to ensure the development of external support for long-term recovery.
The counselor will meet as scheduled with other members of the treatment team to coordinate client services. This counselor must be able to comply with all admissions, programming, curriculum, and scheduling guidelines and procedures as instructed along with all crisis intervention and safety protocols of the program. This is a flexible position and the person hired may need to perform services in other clinics, when needed. Continued opportunities to work alongside law enforcement within the jails (mixed virtual and in-person) – serving incarcerated persons who are ready to address their substance use needs and connect with staff after their release. This position may involve working evening hours at least four days a week, TBD. This position has the flexibility to work four, ten-hour days a week.
Location: Bastrop and Caldwell County
Salary: $21.28 – $31.93/hr
Applicable Differentials:
.75/hour – Bilingual
Up to $3.00/hour – previous experience in approved detox/SUD program
Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
$1.00 – Advanced Licensure (LCDC/LPC/LCSW/LMFT)
$1.00 – Master’s Degree
Why join our team?
BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.
Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.
Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.
Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.
Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.
Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.
Additional Perks:
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions
An LCDC-I will be considered with documented experience in:
1. Assessing, diagnosing, and evidenced based treatment of substance use disorders
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the effects of substance use disorders and barriers to treatment
3. Historical placements with a certified training institute
4. Licensure exam completed and passed within 24 months
If applicable, evidence of testing results and documented supervised work experience form to produce upon request
Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications: LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, or LMFT-A – with experience working with substance use disorders in a treatment capacity.
Bilingual, Experience with adolescent substance abuse treatment modality.
Closing Date
Salary : $44,262 - $66,414
