Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) (Adult Probation)

Salary: $46,505.00 Annually
Location : 1000 N. "M" Rd., Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2026-03428
Department: Adult Probation
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 5:00 PM Central
Work Hours:: Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Status:: Re-Advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Grade:: N/A
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit your resume, proof of education (transcript, H.S. Diploma/GED), and professional license. C.S.C.D. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) Utilization Report is available for review upon request at 3100 S. Business Highway 281, Edinburg, TX 78539).


General Description
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) , in good standing with DSHS ,
Must provide proof of High School Diploma/GED,
Must possess the ability to test, screen, and evaluate residents for drug and alcohol abuse and addiction,
Must possess the ability to administer and fill out psycho-social histories, drug and alcohol profiles, screenings and evaluations, and maintain chronologicals,
Must possess the ability to develop treatment plans,
Must possess the ability to implement treatment plans to include the twelve (12) step recovery program,
Must possess the ability to implement group counseling sessions,
Must possess the ability to prepare written evaluations and report progress of residents every 30 days,
Must possess the ability to prepare discharge summaries on exiting residents,
Must possess the ability to assist residents in the aftercare program,
Must possess one (1) year of formal training, or experience in human relations and working with disadvantaged or underprivileged individuals preferred,
Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance for work related travel at all times and,
Bilingual preferred.
Other:

Must have not ever been convicted of or placed on court-ordered community supervision/probation for any criminal offense classified as a Class B misdemeanor or higher.
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Are you a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), in good standing with DSHS?

• Yes
• No

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Can you provide proof of High School Diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess the ability to test, screen, and evaluate residents for drug and alcohol abuse and addiction?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess the ability to administer and fill out psycho-social histories, drug and alcohol profiles, screenings and evaluations, and maintain chronological?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess one (1) year of formal training, or experience in human relations and working with disadvantaged or underprivileged individuals?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of or placed on court-ordered community supervision/probation for any criminal offense classified as a Class B misdemeanor or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question