Youth Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Cleveland, TX

Do you have a passion for working with children and families? We are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who want to empower youth and families by providing counseling services for youth identified as having substance use disorders.

The Youth Substance Use Disorder Counselor will provide person-centered family-centered recovery plans that include measurable outcomes that address substance use behaviors and goals.

What's in it for you:

• Awesome Benefits for you and your family
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Company-paid Life and Disability insurance, HSA/FSA
  • Retirement Options with Company Match!
  • Mental health and wellness support from our Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellbeing
  • Say goodbye to those pesky loans- we're a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness qualified employer!
  • Weekly Pay deposited directly into your account (get paid every Friday!)
  • Mileage Reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays (VIP Days)
  • Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day (increasing with tenure!)
• Meaningful work in the mental health and intellectual disabilities community

This position's duties will include the following:

• Fully licensed LCDC responsible for managing a caseload of youth involved in the Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Program
• Provide individual and group counseling to youth in the program
• Engage families in the youth's recovery through family sessions and parent groups
• Manage the Texas HHSC contract requirements, providing services in compliance with state regulations including Texas Administrative Code and as stipulated in the Texas HHSC performance contract, ensuring performance expectations are met, and meeting other funding source requirements
• Complete Youth SUD screenings during scheduled the walk-in clinic, providing face to face screening, evaluation, diagnostic, and initial recovery planning as needed
• Develop appropriate referral relationships with othter community agencies.
• Work hours will be as follows:
  Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm (with some flexibility)

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) under Texas Administrative Code (TAC) credentialing requirement (Rule §353.1415)**
• LCDC licensure in the State of Texas
• Specialized competencies in providing treatment with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders is required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred (will be paid at a higher rate)
• 2 years experience working with youth with Substance Use Behaviors

Payscale:

Hourly rate:$23.07

Annual equivalent: $47,996

Bilingual hourly rate:$24.45

Annual equivalent:$50,873

Location:

Cleveland, Texas

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