LCDC Intern - Counselor ; OP; Houston

LCDC Intern - Counselor I (OP) - Houston

Volunteers of America Texas

Location:

Houston, TX 77018

Salary: 40,000. USD / YEAR

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday. (Must be willing to work Saturdays from 8am to 4pm.)

Why you’ll love working with VOA-Texas:

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plans, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-To-Day:

• Conducts initial intake screening and assessment to determine individual treatment needs from clients seeking substance use treatment as required per program.
• Conducts orientation for individuals referred to the program.
• Creates individual treatment plans based on assessment findings, reviews/revises as client progresses.
• Provides clients with individual and group counseling and case management services, as related to their ongoing needs using approved curricula.
• Maintains up-to-date client record documentation including filing all clinical documentation per requirements of law.
• Prepares periodic reports on client status and activities as required by funding agencies.
• Monitors and notifies Director of potential psychological crises with individual clients that may affect the operation of the program or the facility, or may necessitate further intervention.
• Maintains documentation of treatment in CMBHS or other electronic record-keeping, and other client files as required by funding sources.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a current LCDC license or be actively pursuing licensure as an LCDC Intern.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field is preferred.
• Valid Texas Drivers License, clear MVR and ability to be insured

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Accessibility:
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This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.