Substance Abuse Counselor
Company: PermiaCare
Location: Odessa
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Would you like to work for an agency that makes a difference in
the lives of people in your community every day? Join our team of
dedicated and passionate staff and use your talents and skills to
help others. Work one on one and as part of a team with kids or
adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, HIV or
substance abuse diagnoses, assist from behind the scenes in any one
of our administrative departments, or provide necessary support for
the direct care staff. Be an asset to your community while getting
paid for it!The Substance Abuse Counselor provides counseling
services to individuals seeking detoxification and Intensive
Residential Treatment. Provides assessment, individual counseling,
group therapy, screening, information and education to persons
requesting help with substance use disorder and document services.
Document all services in CMBHS and the electronic health
record.Education Required: High School Diploma or GED and must be a
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern or Licensed Chemical
Dependency Counselor. Applicants with a Bachelors Degree in
chemical dependency counseling, sociology, psychology, or a major
approved by the department as one related to human behavior and
development will be required to apply for LCDC intern status within
1 month of employment.Experience Required: Working experience in
the field of substance abuse treatment and demonstrated proficiency
in basic computer usage. Applicants with an above listed Bachelors
Degree must be willing to obtain Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor-Intern or full licensure within 45 days of
employment.Position Requirements: Valid Driver's License, proof of
auto insurance, and insurable through PermiaCare. Required to pass
criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment
drug screen.Full Time/Part Time: Full-time positionSalary: $18.96
per hour for LCDC intern; $42,579 per year for LCDC. Sign on bonus
may be available.PermiaCare is a public agency that provides a
comprehensive array of services to persons experiencing mental
illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance
use disorders. We deliver high quality services to eight counties
in Texas, serving the community as effectively and efficiently as
we can. PermiaCare provides four main services: Mental Health (MH)
Services, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Services, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services, and Early
Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services.PermiaCare knows that quality
healthcare is important to maintaining a healthy life and providing
proper care for your family. Health insurance through BCBS is
provided free of charge to each full-time employee at PermiaCare,
with the ability to purchase coverage for your family. Dental,
vision, Colonial and AFLAC offerings are also available through
payroll deductions for any PermiaCare employee for themselves and
their family. Retirement, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance
Program (EAP), Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability and Workers
Compensation benefits are also covered by the agency. PermiaCare
provides training and development through New Employee Orientation
and ongoing training requirements. Educational assistance is also
provided for qualified employees.PermiaCare is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and complies with all Federal and State laws pertaining to
employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
law.PM22PI202067966
Keywords: PermiaCare, Midland , Substance Abuse Counselor, Other , Odessa, Texas
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