Substance Use Counselor (LCDC/LCDCI) - Temporary, Part-Time

Overview Join our dedicated team as a Substance Use Counselor (LCDC/LCDCI) - Temporary, Part-Time and make a meaningful impact on individuals seeking recovery and support.

DUTY STATIONS

Sinton and/or Beeville, Rockport, George West.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants must be a LCDC or LCDCI in good standing registered with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or institution of higher learning preferred. Must meet all the applicable criteria established in §163.40 - TDCJ-CJAD Standards. Cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer. Cannot currently be on community supervision, parole, or serving a criminal sentence.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Provide inpatient/outpatient substance use counseling (cognitive-based) to individuals on misdemeanor and felony community supervision at the CSCD and/or Coastal Bend Regional Intermediate Sanction Facility. Conduct inpatient/outpatient substance use individual/group counseling, intakes, assessments, screenings and evaluations, and staff cases with community supervision officers as needed/required. Ensure all counseling services comply with state law, CJAD Standards (163.40), state standards for alcohol and drug counseling, and CSCD policy. Establish and maintain individual treatment plans. Be available to work some evenings and occasional Saturdays. Serve the CSCD, CBRISF, Courts, and the department with additional duties/assignments. Staff cases with Community Supervision Officers, the Director, and the Courts as needed. Maintain LCDC licensure with the State of Texas. Strict adherence to all CSCD policies and the CJAD Code of Ethics. Be available to the Courts of this jurisdiction and provide testimony as needed. Must have good working knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of information technology, including virtual meetings and social media interfacing. Must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Must treat all individuals with dignity and respect.

SALARY:

up to $24 per hour for LCDC and $20 per hour for

LCDCI. WORK WEEK

Up to 30 hours per week.

FRINGE BENEFITS

No Health Insurance Benefits.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants may submit their State of Texas applications, in person, to Coastal Bend

CSCD, 404 W.

Market Street, Sinton, Texas 78387, or email to jobs@cbcscd.org.

STATE OF TEXAS APPLICATION

Available in person at 404 W. Market Street, Sinton, Texas, or online at www.coastalbendcscd.com. Resume's welcome but MUST accompany the State of Texas application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

For consideration for this position, applicants must pass a drug test and a criminal history/background check. Applicant must also submit a State of Texas Job Application and official college transcript.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person