Counselor ​/ Counselor Intern LCDC

Counselor / Counselor Intern

Location:

Uvalde, Texas

Reports to:

Senior Counselor

Supervises:
None

Education – Required for Counselor Position: LCDC, LPC or other Qualified Credentialed Professional.

Education – Required for Counselor Intern Position:
High School Diploma. 270 classroom hours chemical dependency curricula and complete 300 hours of approved supervised field work practicum described in 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 140.406 or meet the educational waiver referenced in 25 TAC 140.406.

Experience — Preferred (1) year full-time substance abuse employment background.

Job Duties:

For all job duties Interns must work under direct supervision of an LCDC.

Counselor will conduct and/or review all assessments and develop a treatment plan based on the results of the assessments for each assigned resident

Adhere to treatment standards established by TDCJ, TDCJ-CJAD and CCF

Facilitate group process according to the Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment curriculum and program schedule

Provide individual counseling as outlined in the Substance Abuse Standards and on an as needed basis

Respond to resident crisis and emergency situations whenever called upon

Work closely with the supervision officers, the education specialist, and other staff members in the treatment of the residents

Prepare for and participate in the Team Staffing Process

Will be required to counsel residents in mental health areas as they relate to chemical dependency if those areas indicate counseling is needed

Assist in the reintegration process by identifying support systems available to the resident upon completion of the program

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License

Must have a telephone number at which he/she can be reached

Must possess and maintain personal Texas automobile liability insurance

Any other duties as requested by their supervisors

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional requirements with or without reasonable accommodations:

Must possess, with or without corrective lenses, good distance vision in at least one eye and the ability to read normal size print. Normal hearing ability, with or without a hearing aid, is also required. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, write, count, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 35 lbs.,

perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, traveling by car, van, bus and airplane.

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile.

Certifications, licenses, registrations, or diplomas:
Must show proof of high school diploma and LCDC, LPC, Counselor Intern or other Qualified Credentialed Professional license

Background Checks are done which may include obtaining and verification of education, criminal history, credit history, governmental and court public records, personal references, and other information which relates to background, character and personal reputation which may be deemed relevant to employment.

The position has excellent benefits, which include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, retirement and the employee's health insurance is paid at 100%.

Medical Insurance for Employee;
Employee can add dependents and we pay half of the cost.

Excellent Retirement through TCDRS

Vacation and Sick Leave

Address: 112 East North Street Uvalde, Texas, 78801