Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary: $40,707 - $44,482 Annually *Port Arthur*

JOB PURPOSE

To conduct group and individual counseling sessions for chemically dependent adult and adolescent consumers and complete the required documentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences with an emphasis in chemical dependency.
• One year of experience in the chemical dependency field may be substituted for the degree requirement if the individual is a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC) or Counselor Intern with 2000 hours as an intern.

Degree and/or Certification Required (If Applicable)

• Must be currently licensed in the State of Texas as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or LCDC-Intern.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Computer - skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify)

• May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business.
• Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• May be required to provide on-call duties.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing, if needed.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state.
• Must be physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.