Addiction Recovery Counselor

Embark Behavioral Health • Needville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

OPI Houston is hiring a full-time Addiction Recovery Counselor to join its residential and transitional care team in Stafford and Needville, Texas. The counselor will work directly with individuals ages 18–28, supporting substance use recovery, emotional regulation, and attachment healing. The role involves individual and group counseling, recovery-focused activities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary mental health team to foster a safe and empowering environment. OPI seeks an energetic, positive professional committed to relational, experiential, and systemic approaches to recovery.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and pays $26.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on experience and licensure. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate counseling, groups, and weekend programming.

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 in 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 six weeks for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability are available.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
• Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program providing free, confidential support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed