Care Coordinator LCDC ACT

Care Coordinator - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT)
Role Responsibilities
This position provides substance abuse assessment and counseling services to individuals with a mental illness with a co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis. The LCDC will provide individual/family and small group chemical dependency counseling, have knowledge of community resources, and supports sobriety and relapse prevention. This position is responsible for coordinating referrals to inpatient rehabilitation programs and provides continuity of care after completion. This position reports directly to the ACT Team Lead or designee. The LCDC performs other duties as assigned by the ACT Team Lead or designee. The LCDC will work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team and provide in vivo services 80% of the time. The LCDC will have excellent engagement, time management and organizational skills. Routine hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet program needs. The LCDC is responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the Center compliance policy. Reliable transportation is necessary with mileage reimbursement.
Salary

• 90% $21.92 hour to start;
• 95% $23.14 hour at 6 mos. With satisfactory performance
• 100% $24.36 hour at 1 year with satisfactory performance

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
• Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in good standing
• Texas driver's license in good standing as defined by Texana Center's procedure

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• 1 years of work experience post license providing direct services within a Behavioral Health or Social Service setting
• 1 year of work experience providing direct services within a Behavioral Health or Social Service setting
• Spanish speaking

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR.
• Must be able to perform moderate lifting and carrying (15-44#), pushing, stooping, repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting.
• Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.
• Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer