Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor: Range

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor:
Salary Range $36,976-$40,405/ Annually

JOB PURPOSE: Substance Use Disorder Counselors (LCDC) provide assessment, counseling andreferral services to Spindletop clients who are identified as possibly experiencing difficulties secondary to substance use. Substance use may represent the individual'sprimary challenge or may be present with co-occurring physical or mental healthdisorders. Substance Use Counselorsutilize a motivational interviewing paradigm to assess the individual's readiness to change and tailor interventions to match the readiness to change stage.

Substance Use Disorder Counselors coordinatetheir services with other Spindletop staff and collaborating providers.

DEGREE/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

High School degree (required). Bachelor's degree (especially in human services field) preferred. Active License as a Chemical Dependency Counselor(LCDC) or LCDC intern in the state of Texas required. Prior experience providing chemical dependency services within a community setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Abilityto professionally interact with and assess substance using individuals, somewith co-occurring physical and mental health disorders.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing, including assessing stage of change and matchinginterventions to the individual's stage of change.
• Abilityto provide a range of services including assessment, motivational interviewing,and individual, group and family counseling.
• Abilityto professionally interact with other service providers.
• Abilityto write progress notes using acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to utilize electronic medical record.

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liabilityinsurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center propertyor for Center business. Must beinsurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicleor drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Conduct and document assessments of individual's substance use, provide feedback and appropriate referrals.
• Utilizemotivational interviewing strategies to assess readiness to change and matchinterventions to the stage.
• Providereferrals consistent with the individual's needs and readiness to change.
• Conductindividual, group and family counseling to address substance use issues.
• Coordinateservices with other providers per the Person Centered Plan of Recovery.
• Participateas a team member in the Person Centered Recovery team.
• Document all services in a timely manner, consistent with agency standards.