521 Substance Abuse Counselor - Rivermark

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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Education, Training, and Experience

Must have high school diploma or GED. If a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor must be licensed by the Department of State Health Services.  Must have completed 270 classroom hours of CD curriculum which meets DSHS standards, completed the 300-hour supervised practicum or meets the educational and experience exemptions/waivers as outlined in DSHS chapter 564.109, pass criminal history standards which includes finger prints as described in 564.115, sign a written agreement to abide by the ethics contained in 564.121, and be worthy of public trust and confidence as determined by DSHS.  Must possess a current licensure from DSHS as a LCDC, LPC-Intern, LPC, LCSW and have experience serving offender populations with therapeutic community work experience preferable.  Must have current driver’s license and be insurable under Center insurance.  Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of chemical dependency, chemical abuse that is inclusive of alcoholism and drug addiction as treatable diseases, workable knowledge of the DSM-IV to support diagnoses relating to substance abuse and mental health disorders, co-dependency, relapse prevention, family dynamics, support groups in the community setting, related disorders. Possess knowledge of counseling techniques, importance of evidence based practices, willingness to implement these practices; and knowledge of recovery processes.

Ability to interview, screen, build rapport with, and evaluate clients; to counsel others; to instruct others; to aid in the implementation and the facilitation of chemical dependency treatment programs; to prepare concise reports; and to maintain records.

Ability to write progress notes according to standard, assessments, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.

Ability to relate verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers, families, agencies and the public.

Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers with respect and as partners in the recovery process.

Skilled in the use of personal and network computers, word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office), familiarity with CMBHS a plus.

Ability to abide by the Centers and the specific SA Departments policies and procedures. Demonstration of knowledge of the Texas Administrative Codes specific to delivery of SA services and the ability to abide by the guidelines set forth in the TAC.