Substance Abuse Counselor

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Freeport, Texas: LCDC or LCDC Intern 

Join Brazos Place as a Substance Abuse Counselor and help individuals build healthier, more hopeful lives. This in person opportunity offers the chance to provide compassionate addiction counseling, behavioral health support, and recovery-focused care within a mission-driven environment. If you are a substance use counselor, addiction counselor, chemical dependency counselor, or mental health professional who values real connection and measurable impact, this role gives you the support and purpose to do your best work.

What You Will Do:

• Provide individual and group counseling for clients navigating substance use disorders, mental health concerns, relapse prevention, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders.
• Complete biopsychosocial and psychosocial assessments that identify each client’s strengths, risks, treatment needs, and recovery goals.
• Develop, document, and update individualized treatment plans that promote harm reduction, accountability, wellness, and sustained recovery.
• Facilitate engaging group therapy and group counseling sessions that create a respectful, supportive space for clients to learn and grow.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues, families, and community partners to coordinate care and encourage positive treatment outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation while following ethical standards, program policies, and applicable confidentiality requirements.

What You Bring:

• You bring experience providing substance abuse counseling, addiction treatment, mental health counseling, or behavioral health services in a compassionate, client-centered setting.
• You can conduct thoughtful assessments and translate clinical findings into practical, individualized treatment recommendations.
• You are skilled in individual therapy, group therapy, relapse prevention, and supportive counseling approaches for diverse client populations.
• You hold, or are eligible to hold, an applicable counseling credential such as LCDC, Counselor Intern, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or a related behavioral health credential.

Preferred Strengths:

• Experience with family counseling, family therapy, marriage and family therapy, criminal justice populations, or clients completing legal or workplace program requirements is valued.
• A background in residential treatment, outpatient rehabilitation, intensive outpatient programs, or community mental health can help you thrive in this role.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This full-time, in-person position in Freeport, TX offers an annual salary of $40,000 to $60,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• You may elect to receive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a 401(k), paid time off, and group-rate Aflac policy options.

About the Company:

Brazos Place provides substance residential substance use treatment for adult men and women. At Brazos Place, you can contribute to a collaborative culture where compassion, professional growth, and recovery are at the center of the work. You will be part of a team that recognizes the value of every client’s journey and empowers counselors to make a lasting difference. Brazos Place is a Certified Training Institute and can supervise CI's. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Brazos Place is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Apply Today:

Bring your counseling expertise, empathy, and commitment to recovery to a team where your work matters every day. Apply today to grow your career as a Substance Abuse Counselor.