LCDC Substance Abuse Counselor II

Description

Pay:  $22.00 per hour

Join our team and make a real difference! At the Ellen Halbert Unit, our mission is to provide the necessary support to members of an at-risk population who need our help on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Position name: LCDC Substance Abuse Counselor II

Facility name: Ellen Halbert Unit

Location: Burnet, TX

Work schedule: Full-time

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Sick leave and vacation (or PTO, varies by location)
• Holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Travel insurance
• Education assistance
• Employee health and wellness programs

Job responsibilities: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (Substance Abuse Counselor II) perform highly complex substance abuse counseling work involving planning, coordinating, and implementing substance abuse counseling activities; and coordinating with other departments to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation.

Position requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. 
• Two years of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education.
• Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals orcurrent qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

 Post hire requirements:

• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Must maintain valid license or certification for continued employment in position.