Lcdc

Aliviane•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) conducts screenings, assessments, intakes, and program orientations. The role manages a caseload and provides individual, family, and group counseling, documents client progress and participation, develops and reviews treatment plans, and plans for discharge. The counselor manages crisis situations and provides consultation, clinical supervision, and oversight to counselor interns, including reviewing and approving their documentation in electronic systems and hard-copy files. The position maintains client records and referral logs in accordance with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Joint Commission standards. It coordinates with treatment teams, agency departments, utilization reviewers, and community resources to support client care. The counselor also completes required discharge documentation and conducts follow-ups after 60 days. The role requires ongoing training and continuing education, professional collaboration, confidentiality, and support of Aliviane Inc.'s mission and program objectives.

Requirements

Must be designated as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
One to two years of related experience and/or training is required.
Ability to work sensitively with people from varied racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain files in accordance with licensure and accreditation requirements and timeframes.
Ability to diagnose substance abuse disorders and determine level of care and eligibility.
Ability to manage client behavior and crisis situations and apply conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of chemical dependency, alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency, related disorders, counseling techniques, and recovery processes.
Skills in interviewing, listening, counseling clients and patients, and operating computers and applicable software.
Ability to screen and evaluate clients, counsel and instruct clients, implement rehabilitative and chemical dependency treatment programs, communicate effectively, and train others.
Ability to help develop accurate and clinically sound psychosocial histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Ability to contribute input and receive feedback during weekly staff meetings and biweekly supervision sessions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Human Relations, Social Science, Psychology, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct program orientations and develop psychosocial histories and treatment plans within the timeframes specified for the program's level of service.
Conduct screenings, assessments, and intakes, and determine client eligibility and level of care.
Manage a caseload and provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions, including alcohol and drug education as assigned by the Program Director.
Document client services, progress, participation, treatment plans, reviews, and other required information.
Maintain client files and referral logs according to DSHS, Joint Commission, licensure, accreditation, and agency requirements.
Participate in consultation with the treatment team and appropriate agency departments to accomplish treatment goals.
Teach living skills, information about drug abuse and its effects, social attitudes, laws about drug use, and other relevant topics in individual and group settings.
Manage crisis situations and client behavior, and apply conflict-resolution skills.
Provide consultation, clinical supervision, and oversight to counselor interns, including reviewing and approving their documentation.
Remain current on community resources and provide required documentation to utilization reviewers to coordinate client care.
Complete discharge paperwork within agency policy timeframes, submit it to the appropriate person or department, and conduct follow-ups 60 days after discharge.
Attend agency trainings and obtain required continuing education hours.
Maintain positive, professional working relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
Protect agency, program, and employee records and information in accordance with Aliviane Inc.'s Confidentiality Policy.
Understand, accept, implement, and promote Aliviane Inc.'s mission statement and program and department goals, philosophy, and objectives.
Serve as a role model for employees, clients, and community partners.