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Substance Use Counselor (LCDC)(LCDC-I)

AAMA
place Houston, 77071
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Counseling Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
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Internship Full-Time
local_atm $18 - $25 an hour
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Spanish

Are you passionate about inspiring people to be the best they can be? Then join us! We are searching for a full time Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern for our Houston Adult Outpatient Program.

Our Houston location provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment services to people over the age of 18. Bilingual Spanish speaking strongly preferred. May be required to provide services at multiple locations (East End and Northside).

Qualifications Include:
LCDC or LCDC-I in good standing Texas and previous experience counseling in the substance use field. Valid Texas Driver License and clear driving record . Drug screen and background check required. Monday through Friday with three evenings a week.

Skills

Ability to professionally communicate, maintain calm in tense situations, organize, write well for client documentation, ability to build rapport with our clients and inspire them to build confidence and leadership skills by demonstrating it yourself. Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency or crisis. Knowledge of DSMV and ASAM criteria. Prefer familiarity with CMBHS.

AAMA has proudly been empowering learners and inspiring leaders for approximately 53 years in the areas of education, prevention and counseling and workforce readiness.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Substance Abuse

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Home Health/In-home