Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

The Execu|Search Group
Richmond, Texas
Full-time

Responsibilities

The Substance Use Counselor will :

  • Assess patients’ behavioral health needs
  • Provide substance use prevention education
  • Conduct screenings and brief interventions during and / or after medical appointments
  • Provide individual and group counseling
  • Refer patients with moderate to severe behavioral health needs to onsite Behavioral Health team or community mental health institutions
  • Refer patients with moderate to severe substance use to the onsite Medication Assisted Treatment program or to community partners specializing in detox, intensive outpatient and residential treatment
  • Perform other related work, as assigned

Qualifications :

  • 2+ years of experience working with Adults with Dually Diagnosis and / or Substance Use issues
  • Current Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in good standing
  • Demonstrated significant knowledge of Behavioral and Primary Integrated Care models
  • Basic knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based counseling methods and techniques
  • Basic knowledge of the Counseling 12 Core Functions of drug and alcohol substance use / abuse
  • Basic knowledge of 12-Steps programs and other support groups
  • Basic knowledge of case management
  • Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
  • Patient oriented
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized

Desired Skills :

  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s and / or Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Science or a closely related field
  • Experience working in a Medical setting
  • Experience working with Electronic Health Records
  • 22 days ago
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