LCDC Program Counselor

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

We are seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for an intensive residential program serving homeless men, women, and children. This temporary position pays $23-25/hr and supports a client-centered environment focused on safety, welfare, recovery, and preparation for self-sufficiency. The role involves substance use disorder treatment, individual counseling, group facilitation, crisis intervention, assessments, treatment planning, case management, documentation, transportation, and coordination with other staff and agencies. The counselor must follow Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requirements, maintain accurate records in client files and CaseWorthy, and support program operations with professionalism, integrity, and consistent boundaries. This position also requires regular interaction with residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in a respectful and professional manner, along with the ability to work in a structured residential setting and adapt to changing schedules and program needs.

Benefits

• Temporary position with pay rate of $23-25 per hour.

• Work in a structured residential program serving clients with substance use disorder treatment needs.

• Opportunity to support client recovery, safety, and preparation for self-sufficiency.

• Schedule includes mostly daytime hours with one night and one Saturday per week.

• Local travel may be required to support program activities and transportation needs.

What You Will Do?

• Comply with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rules, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory agency requirements.

• Provide substance use disorder treatment, including intake, assessment, orientation, treatment planning, case management, intervention, counseling, and client education.

• Maintain accurate documentation of all required client contacts in the client file and CaseWorthy, and secure files appropriately.

• Supervise residents’ 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.

• Implement and supervise resident events and transport program residents in passenger vans for off-site activities as needed.

• Complete reports on time, maintain regular contact with the Manager of Program Services, and manage a caseload of ten clients.

Your Skills

• Associate’s degree or higher in Counseling or a related discipline is required.

• Must be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or hold an acceptable state license in a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience as a chemical dependency counselor in an intensive residential program is required.

• CPR / First Aid and Crisis Intervention certification are required.

• Ability to administer drug testing and maintain accurate case documentation is required.

• Strong computer skills and experience using CaseWorthy are needed for daily responsibilities.

• Excellent listening, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required.

• Must work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and maintain professional boundaries.

• 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 resume and any relevant credentials. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate experience in chemical dependency counseling, residential program support, client documentation, crisis response, and transportation duties. We are looking for someone who can work respectfully and professionally with clients, staff, volunteers, vendors, and visitors while supporting program standards and regulatory compliance. If selected, you will be contacted regarding the next steps in the hiring process. Please note that schedule flexibility is required, along with the ability to work in an environment that includes office, classroom, and residential supervision responsibilities.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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