About Job

Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.

*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 8/19/2025*

Salary: "Please note that the job posting rate for this position is $48,554.60 to $53,833.36, the salary offered will follow the starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range. However, a salary may be negotiated above the minimum range depending on applicable years of experience and qualifications."

Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description

Performs complex social service work specified for consumers with a substance use diagnosis. The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) works under the general supervision of the Forensic ACT Supervisor. The primary duties of this position are to assist in the provision of treatment for conditions and problems relating to substance use disorders for the MH Adult service populations. Conducts or assists in conducting individual and group counseling sessions and instructional sessions. Facilitate and co-facilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions as required per program curriculum per week. Maintain a knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Complete required assessment, psycho-social history, and testing on all incoming clients; Develop an individual treatment plan for each client within his/her assigned caseload based on program needs; Complete all required documentation and/or required forms for those clients who are assigned their caseload and Assist in the coordination of client program schedules to ensure the needs of the client and goals set by the individual treatment plan are met. Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system; Ability to make accurate and appropriate counselor inferences, assessments, judgments and appropriate referrals to maximize consumer wellbeing. Required basic knowledge of referral and residential placement process within the criminal justice system; ability to assess consumer condition and determine effective treatment alternatives; Personal commitment to uphold and adhere to the Code of Ethics as outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's or advance degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, and education.

Must be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) licensed to practice in the State of Texas.

All Substance Abuse-related trainings must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Preferred: Plus, one to two years of work experience in rehabilitation services. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.
Knowledge of substance abuse disorders
Knowledge of self-help recovery programs/groups
Demonstration of the clinical competencies required by agency-approved, standardized training
Computer literate
Ability to participate as a team member
Experience in the use of teaching and counseling techniques and rehabilitation services required in providing effective assistance to persons who are disabled
Considerable knowledge of assessment techniques and tools
Knowledge of client care techniques, and of treatment, therapy and of developmental programs
Ability to plan an individualized program of instruction with the client
Ability to work with others and to gain and retain the confidence of persons being instructed, guided, or directed.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to formulate, organize, and implement a plan of action.
Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record.

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

We offer a very competitive benefits package

excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
employee referral program
16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
career ladder incentives/opportunities
mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work