Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Texas
Chemical Dependency Counselor runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in chemical dependency programs. Acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. Being a Chemical Dependency Counselor tracks patient progress and dispensation of treatment services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent; meets the standards for Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Board, or other appropriate certification. Additionally, Chemical Dependency Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Chemical Dependency Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- The Turning Point, Inc.
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Trammells, TX
FULL_TIME
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Please note that all applicants must be able to work remotely at this time until offices are reopened. Client must be computer proficient and familiar with Zoom software. Additionally, please be aware that schedule is likely to change upon office reopening.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
comprehensive assessment of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plans. Provides individual and group counseling, education programs in accordance with treatment plan. Documents treatment and discharge plans and clients’ progress and response to treatment and maintains related records and files. Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring. Duties vary by center or site assigned.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complies with all Turning Point Policy and Procedures;
Completes comprehensive assessment within program guidelines and formulates a diagnostic impression by conducting client and /family interviews and identifying strengths, weakness, problems, and needs, for the development of a treatment plan;
Prepares individualized treatment plan, in accordance with established standards and deadlines, consistent with assessment and in conjunction with clients and supervisor, to include goals, intervention, necessary support or referral service. Evaluates client response to treatment and modifies treatment plan or recommends treatment extensions as circumstances require;
Develops client discharge plans which integrate aftercare treatment and utilization of appropriate referral resources. Coordinates discharges with court officers, social service agencies, or community organizations as appropriate or required;
Conducts individual counseling sessions with clients in accordance with treatment plan, or as necessary for crises intervention; provides clients with feedback support or encouragement or to address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems;
Prepares and conducts group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and Therapeutic Community Counseling (TC). Facilitates discussion and interaction and enables group members to understand and accept responsibility for recovery process and acquire necessary coping and behavior management skills
Prepares and conducts educational program and lectures on scheduled topics related to relapse prevention, life skills, problem solving, anger management and domestic violence and so forth;
Documents treatment plans, narratives progress notes, intervention treatment evaluations, discharge summaries, treatment plan reviews, and so forth; and maintains clients records and charts in accordance with organizational regulatory accreditations and contractual standards;
Maintains regular communication verbally and in written form with client family members or guardian, probation officers, case workers, court offices, insurance providers, and so forth: to relay reports and other information for the continuity of care;
Performs case management and services as client advocate, by obtaining, coordinating and scheduling additional medical, dental, or psychiatric treatment: or other legal, social services, education, employment or other community organization services. Maintains rapport with local community resources to ensure effective referral options and contacts;
Attends job specific trainings sessions offered within and outside of organization to enhance job skills and knowledge;
Requirements
Must be currently registered as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with the Department of State Health Services. Must be able to show licensure status, Counselor Interns with at least 2000 documented hours will be considered for this position.
Benefits
The Turning Point, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to include optional medical benefits, dental, and vision insurance and compensatory vacation/sick time accrued monthly..
- 11 Days Ago
Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Land Manor, Inc.
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Beaumont, TX
FULL_TIME
- Performs technical and professional work in orchestrating all case management functions in the development and implementation of chemical dependency treatment services. Performs screenings to establis...
- 12 Days Ago
Residential Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse
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Bryan, TX
FULL_TIME
- There is a $1,000 signing bonus for this position, paid with the first paycheck. Employee must remain employed for a full year in order to retain the bonus. Job Purpose Perform designed alcohol and dr...
- 16 Days Ago
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (COPSD)
- HILL COUNTRY M H D D CENTERS
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Kerrville, TX
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Kerr County MH Center - Kerrville, TX Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionAt Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center ...
- 18 Days Ago
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
- Integral Care
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
- Job Number: 24-6782 / 24-5303Job Summary: The Case Worker Substance Use is responsible for ensuring the provision of recovery-focused, person-centered care with a trauma-informed perspective. This pos...
- 1 Day Ago
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
- The Center for Health Care Services
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San Antonio, TX
FULL_TIME
- Specific Program Descriptions: DETOX: The Residential Detoxification Unit (Detox) is a licensed, accredited* 28-bed facility offering medical oversight and recovery support for people withdrawing from...
- 8 Days Ago
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Southern Indian Health Council, Inc
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San Diego, CA
- Job Description Job Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chemical Dependency Counselor is responsible ...
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Southern Indian Health Council, Inc
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Alpine, CA
- Job Description Job Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chemical Dependency Counselor is responsible ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Residential Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Lower Shore Clinic Inc
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Salisbury, MD
- Job Description Job Description THE LOWER SHORE CLINIC IS GROWING! We are building a new team and expanding our services...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Residential Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Lower Shore Clinic Inc
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Newark, MD
- Job Description Job Description THE LOWER SHORE CLINIC IS GROWING! We are building a new team and expanding our services...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Residential Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Lower Shore Clinic Inc
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Princess Anne, MD
- Job Description Job Description THE LOWER SHORE CLINIC IS GROWING! We are building a new team and expanding our services...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Elevate Recovery Centers Llc
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Glen Burnie, MD
- Job Description Job Description Job Purpose: Working under general supervision is responsible for performing a full rang...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chemical Dependency Counselor
- RESOLVE WELLNESS
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Columbus, OH
- Job Description Job Description Provide substance abuse counseling and relapse prevention support to clients. Make refer...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Turtle Creek Manor Inc
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Dallas, TX
- Job Description Job Description Private non-profit substance use treatment program is seeking LCDC to provide clinical t...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs
$50,525 to $64,928
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