Job description

Description of Duties and Responsibilities: The LCDC is responsible for providing community-based intervention outreach services and evidence-based education to individuals receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The LCDC will work directly with the OUD population. The LCDC will work with the treatment provider to deliver intervention services. This position is grant funded.

Core Duties:

• Screen and conduct assessment for program participants to ensure that required program criteria is met.

• Coordinate with treatment provider to develop treatment plan for enrolled participants. re

• Provide Case Management to ensure wrap around services are obtained.

• Learn and thoroughly understand the philosophy of the Council, its programs and services and resources available offenders, spouses, and children.

• Provide education support included but not limited to, substance use and trauma.

• Facilitate contacts with other people to promote learning of social and recreational skills, create community, and acquire a sense of belonging.

• Provide responsible documentation of services provided in client record.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Position:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of psychology, social and/or human services, or related discipline. Master's Degree or LCDC/LCDC-1 preferred.

• A minimum of (3) years demonstrated experience in client case-management; A minimum of (3) year demonstrated experience in conducting presentations, group facilitation, training, or teaching adults.

• Extensive knowledge in Substance Abuse Education and Chemical Dependency .

• Demonstrated knowledge of community-based social and human services systems.

• Experience working with the OUD population seeking or receiving MOUD, and

culturally diverse populations. Working knowledge and understanding of Criminal Justice System a plus.

• Excellent Oral, Written, and Case Management Skills required .

Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Program Director

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Harm Reduction Strategies, Overdose Prevention, the Stage of Change Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Contingency Management, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Principles of recovery from SUD or mental illness.

• Case Management activities and knowledge of community resources for social support.

• Knowledge of mutual-help groups, their functions, values/beliefs and how to access.

• Ethical standards related to peer mentoring, including boundaries in relationships.

Amount of Travel: Local travel required (40%), Out of Town travel required (10%).

The LCDC will be reimbursed for his/her local travel at the rate per mile as dictated by Grant Contract. Approved out of town travel for the Council's purposes will be fully reimbursed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78227: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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