Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary: $40,707 - $44,482 Annually *Port Arthur

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary: $40,707 - $44,482 Annually
* Port Arthur
* JOB PURPOSE

To conduct group and individual counseling sessions for chemically dependent adult and adolescent consumers and complete the required documentation.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences with an emphasis in chemical dependency. One year of experience in the chemical dependency field may be substituted for the degree requirement if the individual is a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC) or Counselor Intern with 2000 hours as an intern.

Must be currently licensed in the State of Texas as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or LCDC-Intern.

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• Abilityto write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Computer - skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Googleapplications.

• Maybe required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center propertyor for Center business. Must be insurable 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.
• Maybe required to provide on-call duties.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Workwill take place within office setting, community setting and within the homesof clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing, if needed.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Abilityto input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, producereports.
• Mustbe physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on unevensurfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.