Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

 Salary Range: $36k to $45k annually. 

MISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy.

The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health treatment across a full continuum of care. 

We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

• CLEARFORK ACADEMY ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.
• CLEARFORK ACADEMY employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors.
• CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals, and objectives of the program.
• Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.
• CLEARFORK ACADEMY will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with Texas rule standards.
• CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides both Texas and Joint Commission environment of care standards. 
• CLEARFORK ACADEMY will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.
• CLEARFORK ACADEMY strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety. 

SUMMARY

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor at CLEARFORK ACADEMY is responsible for providing addiction and mental health treatment to patients in the Resident Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient program (IOP) and outpatient program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the LCDC will perform direct services, group psychotherapy, psychoeducation assessments, consultations and crisis interventions, and recovery groups (AA, NA, CR) within the scope of the respective individual’s license.

AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adolescent and Young Adult Males/Females

Population Served: Person’s meeting DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping abreast of current literature and developments in the field and attending required agency trainings.
• Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical service provided utilizing EHR software. 
• Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• Collaborates with medical, administrative, billing, and recovery coach staff regarding clients in order to advocate for client progress during treatment.
• Provide Professional and ethical therapy to individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health diagnoses in treatment through group, individual counseling, family counseling, and education.
• Conduct psychoeducational groups based on CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s materials, the Clearfork Way.
• Lead process groups in conjunction with the weekly programming materials.
• Lead and schedule clients on peer recovery concepts found in AA, NA, CR.
• Act as a temporary sponsor to those needing/ wanting sponsorship.
• Attend Alumni groups and events as necessary.
• Must have a desire and ability to facilitate graduation ceremonies, wilderness concepts, and other experiential activities.
• Attend and participate in clinical treatment team meetings.
• Complete timely notes on all activities.
• Documenting casework in a timely manner in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including writing objective case notes, progress and discharge reports, and other timely status reports as requested by the supervisor and according to Texas & Joint Commission standards.
• Attends and engages in weekly treatment team meetings.
• Presents changes, improvements or additions to protocols or behavioral health services to the team.
• Understands and adheres to CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s compliance standards as they appear in CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s Policies and Procedures Manual, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.  
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and CLEARFORK ACADEMY regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MALES/FEMALES) 

• Allows patient to maintain control; involves patient in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation.
• Encourages participation in care.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected vital signs.
• Identifies trauma, abuse/neglect or exploitation a client may have experienced.
• Encourages family support.
• Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.
• Recognizes fears regarding potential lifestyle changes.
• Encourages verbalization of fears and anxiety; maintains age-appropriate communication.
• Demonstrates an understanding of developmental milestones of adolescents and young adult.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

? Education, Training, and Experience Required:

? Associate Degree in Associated Field of Study (Preferred)

? Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) as defined by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

? 1 to 3 years work experience in a field directly related to mental health or substance abuse treatment

? Current CPR/FA certification

? Current Handle with Care Physical Holding Instructor Certification

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

? Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards.

? Enhanced knowledge about substance use disorders and addiction.

? Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, and continuing education.

? Knowledge of evidence-based supervision and treatment interventions. 

? Knowledge of social learning theory and behavior management principles. 

? Knowledge of relapse prevention strategies. 

? Knowledge of PC and Mac software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

? Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic.

? Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner.

? Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.

? Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events - level equivalent to at least two years of college.

? Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility.

? Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental milestones of adolescents and young adults.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin