LCDC Program Counselor

LCDC Program Counselor
We are seeking a part-time LCDC Program Counselor for a 6-week temporary assignment supporting a women and family residential development center. This role is focused on resident safety, substance use disorder treatment support, counseling, case management, documentation, and program coordination. The position works within a residential environment that serves clients with complex needs and requires consistent professionalism, strong boundaries, and the ability to respond effectively in challenging situations. The counselor will provide intake, assessment, orientation, treatment planning, intervention, individual counseling, group facilitation, client education, and case management while maintaining compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requirements and applicable program policies. This role also includes transportation support, report completion, urinalysis administration, and collaboration with staff and outside agencies to support the full continuum of care.
Benefits

• Temporary 6-week assignment with part-time hours.
• Compensation of $23 to $25 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a residential counseling and case management setting.
• Scheduled work environment with mostly day shifts, plus one night and one Saturday each week.
• Exposure to structured program operations involving treatment, documentation, and client support.

What You Will Do?

• Ensure client safety and welfare while maintaining a humane environment that supports recovery and self-sufficiency.
• Provide substance use disorder treatment services, including intake, assessment, orientation, treatment planning, intervention, counseling, and client education.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all required client contacts in the client file and CaseWorthy.
• Coordinate with staff and agencies to support the treatment continuum and make referrals when specialized care is needed.
• Supervise resident self-administration of medication in accordance with DSHS and program policies as needed.
• Administer urinalysis and forward results to the program manager and relevant staff in a timely manner.
• Implement and supervise resident events and transport program residents in passenger vans for off-site activities as needed.
• Complete and submit reports on time and maintain a case load of ten clients.

Your Skills

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor status or an acceptable state license in a related field is required.
• Associate degree or higher in counseling or a related discipline is required.
• Two or more years of experience as a chemical dependency counselor in an intensive residential program.
• CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention certification are required.
• Ability to administer drug testing and work effectively with CaseWorthy.
• Strong listening, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to manage documentation accurately and securely.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and current liability insurance are required.

Interested?
If this opportunity matches your background, please apply with your updated resume and credentials for review. Qualified candidates should be prepared to demonstrate experience in substance use disorder counseling, residential program support, documentation, and crisis management. The selected candidate must be able to work the assigned part-time schedule, maintain required licenses and certifications, and meet the transportation and client-contact expectations of the role. If your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to submit your application promptly so the hiring team can evaluate your qualifications for this temporary assignment.
Pay Details: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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