Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

MHMR of Tarrant County • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Making every detail count in the pursuit of a better world – together we drive the success of our nonprofit mission. As a substance use disorder, you will provide services to individuals enrolled in Behavioral Health programs with MHMR in Tarrant County. Direct care services involve conducting intake assessments, individual counseling, group therapy, and case coordination services. Will Develop all SUD (substance use disorder) programming and treatment. Minimal direct care services will be no less than 50% of available work time. Counselor will coordinate peer recovery services at an appointed behavioral health clinic. The position is to provide SUD services and coordinate integrated services with individuals with a SUD diagnosis at behavioral health clinics in Tarrant County using evidence-based practices such as Seeking Safety, Living in Balance, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• Six (6) Months experience in the treatment of substance abuse or with dully diagnosed and/or mentally ill clients
• LCDC, LCDC intern, LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMFT-A (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) in Texas.
• Provisional licenses for any of the above listed licenses must receive supervision from a QCC (Qualified Credentialed Counselor) for both counseling activities and documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/Spanish
• Work as peer support or technician (can substitute for experience)

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments
• Provide individual counseling
• Provide group therapy
• Provide case coordination services
• Develop all SUD (substance use disorder) programming and treatment
• Coordinate peer recovery services at an appointed behavioral health clinic
• Provide SUD services and coordinate integrated services with individuals with a SUD diagnosis at behavioral health clinics in Tarrant County using evidence-based practices such as Seeking Safety, Living in Balance, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company matching
• Day one PTO accrual
• Ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday
• Employee assistance programs
• Comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health
• Qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree