Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Description Making every detail count in the pursuit of a better world – together we drive the success of our nonprofit mission. Description Making every detail count in the pursuit of a better world – together we drive the success of our nonprofit mission. As a substance use disorder, you will provide services to individuals enrolled in Behavioral Health programs with MHMR in Tarrant County. Direct care services involve conducting intake assessments, individual counseling, group therapy, and case coordination services. Will Develop all SUD (substance use disorder) programming and treatment. Minimal direct care services will be no less than 50% of available work time. Counselor will coordinate peer recovery services at an appointed behavioral health clinic. The position is to provide SUD services and coordinate integrated services with individuals with a SUD diagnosis at behavioral health clinics in Tarrant County using evidence-based practices such as Seeking Safety, Living in Balance, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Minimum Requirements Minimum Education: Associate degree Preferences: Bilingual/Spanish Substitutions: Can substitute work as peer support or technician. Years’ Experience: Six (6) Months Defined Experience: Experience in the treatment of substance abuse or with dully diagnosed and/or mentally ill clients License/Certifications: LCDC, LCDC intern, LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMFT-A (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) in Texas. Provisional licenses for any of the above listed licenses must receive supervision from a QCC (Qualified Credentialed Counselor) for both counseling activities and documentation requirements. Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer MHMR offers an excellent competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members. We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work–life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally. We CARE We Connect People in Our Community We Provide Access to Services We Link People to Resources We Empower People Our Values Are Based On The Following Beliefs Respect for people who are active in planning their services Recovery is a life-long process of better health Success as positive outcomes for each person Participation of people and their families in the process Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independenceSafe, ethical, and cost-effective services Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields Collaboration with other organizations for better services Compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care. MHMR offers maximum compensation for each position of requirements based on candidates’ education, experience, and internal equities of the agency. This practice reduces potential for biases in compensation and assists hires and/or promotions on pay equity in their appropriate position(s) at MHMR. #J-18808-Ljbffr