Substance Abuse Counselor/Counselor Intern
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 outpatient
substance abuse treatment services. 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 with at least 2000
hours 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.PM22PI202066642
Keywords: PermiaCare, Midland , Substance Abuse Counselor/Counselor Intern, Other , Odessa, Texas
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