LCDC

Center for Health Care Services • San Antonio, TX

83d • $25

About The Position

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) works within a multidisciplinary team to provide direct (face-to-face) and indirect services to consumers in a person-centered, trauma informed, and individualized approach utilizing evidence-based practices delivered to fidelity. The LCDC completes collaborative documentation with the client in accordance with State and agency program policies. Individuals served may have multi-system involvement such as Criminal Justice, Child and Adult Welfare, Veterans, Residential instability, etc.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field from an accredited university or,
• High School diploma and 2 years of related experience or,
• High School diploma and a current Texas licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in good standing.
• One (1) year of experience working with consumers diagnosed with substance abuse, mental health, or dual diagnosis.
• Current Texas licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in good standing.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed.
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a behavioral science.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience in the social services or substance abuse services.
• Professional experience working with consumers diagnosed with substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primarily Field based role with office at 601 N Frio
• Develops treatment plans, including measurable goals and objectives, and completes review for progress.
• Facilitates psycho-education classes, group therapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
• Inputs clinical documentation into Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS) in a timely manner for all services rendered with or on behalf of clients.
• Links and refers consumers presenting to clinic to appropriate services.
• Performs biopsychosocial intakes and assessments, and explores diagnoses with course of treatment.
• Screens for substance abuse, including physical and mental health status.
• Outreach to individuals in the community
• Field intakes into SUD
• Real time care coordination to linkage to SUD services
• May provide some transportation to consumers
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees