Addiction Recovery Counselor
About The Position
OPI Houston is hiring a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or LCDC-Intern III for its residential and transitional care team in Stafford and Needville, Texas. This full-time counseling role supports individuals ages 18–28 through substance use recovery, emotional regulation, and attachment healing. The counselor provides individual and group therapy, leads recovery-focused activities, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary mental health team to foster a safe and empowering environment. The role calls for a high-energy, positive professional committed to relational, experiential, and systemic approaches and helping clients rediscover the joy of sober living.
Requirements
- Hold a current LCDC or LCDC-Intern III license in good standing with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to engage young adults.
- Be able to work independently and meet service and documentation expectations.
- Understand family systems and group therapy facilitation.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have a passion for working in substance use and mental health recovery.
- Be comfortable and competent supporting clients with a wide range of addictive behaviors, including substance use, internet addiction, sex and love addiction, compulsive shopping, and gaming.
- Be able to pass a state background check.
Nice To Haves
- NPI and CAQH registration.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling sessions for each client in the chemical dependency track.
- Facilitate weekly recovery groups and support meetings.
- Transport clients to off-campus AA/NA meetings and other community recovery events.
- Plan and lead weekend recovery functions, retreats, and experiential outings.
- Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate group sessions, individual therapy, and weekend programming.
- Participate in weekly treatment team and clinical meetings.
- Complete assessment testing and maintain accurate documentation in a web-based system.
- Support clients through program completion and discharge planning.
Benefits
- Access to an established Mastery Program offering professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt employees.
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability coverage are available.
- 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
- Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
