What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) position at Fort Bend Regional Council On Subst?
Benefits:
The Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or Licensed Master’s level clinician as a full-time outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Counselor. This job is in Fort Bend County, Texas and requires working until 9:00 p.m. on some evenings and possibly Saturdays as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
LCDC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Ability to complete a biopsychosocial assessment and determine substance use disorders and their severity based on the DSM V criteria and the ASAM Dimensions
a minimum of 2 years working as a counselor in a Substance Use Disorder outpatient
treatment program
experience working with adults and their family members
experience in curriculum-based psychoeducation facilitation
experience working with clients who have co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders
Specific Required Skills:
Individual, group and family counseling (SUD related)
Correctly documenting client progress in notes using Clinical Management for Behavioral
Health Services (CMBHS) and on monthly reports within required time frames
Individualized treatment planning and appropriately reviewing each client’s progress and needs
The ability to promote recovery and help clients access the necessary resources to recover
Ability to provide and monitor access to referrals for co-occurring disorders
Proficiency in retaining clients and promoting program attendance
Summary of Overall Responsibilities:
The appropriate candidate will demonstrate adequate skills in clinical documentation and understand the importance of accuracy and timeliness. The selected counselor will demonstrate an interest in the welfare of his or her clients and will have a working knowledge of the individual circumstances. FBRC is seeking a professional person who can maintain a caseload (16 clients), make appropriate referrals and work as part of a treatment team.
Specific Traits:
Capable of professionally handling a variety of sensitive issues in a therapeutic manner
Experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities
Well defined professional boundaries
Strong work ethic
Flexibility based on the needs of the client and the organization
Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
Drug Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or Licensed Master’s level clinician as a full-time outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Counselor. This job is in Fort Bend County, Texas and requires working until 9:00 p.m. on some evenings and possibly Saturdays as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
LCDC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Ability to complete a biopsychosocial assessment and determine substance use disorders and their severity based on the DSM V criteria and the ASAM Dimensions
a minimum of 2 years working as a counselor in a Substance Use Disorder outpatient
treatment program
experience working with adults and their family members
experience in curriculum-based psychoeducation facilitation
experience working with clients who have co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders
Specific Required Skills:
Individual, group and family counseling (SUD related)
Correctly documenting client progress in notes using Clinical Management for Behavioral
Health Services (CMBHS) and on monthly reports within required time frames
Individualized treatment planning and appropriately reviewing each client’s progress and needs
The ability to promote recovery and help clients access the necessary resources to recover
Ability to provide and monitor access to referrals for co-occurring disorders
Proficiency in retaining clients and promoting program attendance
Summary of Overall Responsibilities:
The appropriate candidate will demonstrate adequate skills in clinical documentation and understand the importance of accuracy and timeliness. The selected counselor will demonstrate an interest in the welfare of his or her clients and will have a working knowledge of the individual circumstances. FBRC is seeking a professional person who can maintain a caseload (16 clients), make appropriate referrals and work as part of a treatment team.
Specific Traits:
Capable of professionally handling a variety of sensitive issues in a therapeutic manner
Experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities
Well defined professional boundaries
Strong work ethic
Flexibility based on the needs of the client and the organization
Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
Drug Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer