Description
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
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To provide substance use disorder services to individuals enrolled in Behavioral Health programs with MHMR of 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, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Minimum qualifications High School Diploma / GED
Experience: Three (3) years with a professional License, 6 months with an intern license in the treatment of substance abuse or with dully diagnosed and/or mentally ill clients
License/Certifications: Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
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 join us:MHMR has proudly served Tarrant and adjacent county residents for over 50 years. As the second largest mental health community center in Texas, we are dedicated to serving adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays and empowering them to improve their lives through an accessible, integrated, comprehensive person-centered system of care.MHMR is a mission-driven organization that fosters a culture of caring for employees and the people we serve. Our mission statement isWe Change Lives.
WeCARE:

• WeConnectPeople in Our Community

• We ProvideAccessto Services

• We Link People toResources

• WeEmpowerPeople

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 independence

• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services

• Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields

• Collaboration with other organizations for better services

Benefits: MHMR offers an excellent benefits package that includes a retirement plan with company matching, generous PTO accrual, ten paid holidays, employee assistance programs, wellness programs, and more. MHMR is a participant in the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. We workdiligently to provide excellent benefits to employees and their eligible dependents.
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