Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Job Number: 26-12555

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for ensuring the provision of recovery-focused, person-centered care with a trauma-informed perspective. This position operates in a dynamic environment, and spends the majority of their workday providing referral and linkage services, including referral to substance use services, mental health services, and medical care and treatment, to Texas residents living with substance use disorders in Travis County and outlying areas. In addition, the majority of the people this position serves are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. This position is responsible for providing harm reduction education and supplies to some of the most vulnerable members of our community, including, but not limited to: safer sex supplies, wound care kits, hygiene kits, and Nasal Narcan kits to reverse an opioid overdose. This position is also responsible for tabling at community events and Pop-Up Resource Clinics. This position requires working knowledge of Hepatitis, HIV, and other infectious diseases. This position requires extensive knowledge of substance use disorders, as well as knowledge and competency in discussing opioid overdose and opioid overdose reversal. 

The person in this position is required to have LCDC or LCDC-I licensure, and must also obtain Community Health Worker certification if they don't already possess this certification.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• LCDC or LCDC-CI required. Must maintain licensure throughout employment.

Experience:

Preferred:

• Experience with harm reduction or outreach

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday-Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary: $24.18 an hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. 

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker

LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker