Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

Job DescriptionThe 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 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 usingClinical 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 individual circumstances. FBRC is seeking a professional who can maintain a caseload of 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#J-18808-Ljbffr