GENERAL:

 * Perform designed alcohol and drug education, information, intervention, assessment, referral, group, and individual counseling services as well as client information and intake.

*Responsible for providing performance reviews for TDCJ and DSHS under BVCASA's employee review guidelines.

*Responsible for the collection and preliminary analysis of all program data as outlined in.

*Meet with professional and other community entities to inform of services as well as develop referral sources.

*Ensure that client files are maintained according to TDCJ and DSHS standards contract requirements and with Federal Confidentially Laws and BVCASA's Policies and Procedures.

*Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with Federal Confidentiality laws and BVCASA policies and procedures.

Requirements

Licensed as an LPC, MSW, or LCDC in the State of Texas;

A LCDC who holds a master's or other advanced degree must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during each two-year licensure period.

A LCDC who does not hold a master's or other advanced degree must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education.

Functions as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor for assigned LCDC Counselor Interns. Provides appropriate supervision and completes paperwork as designated by DSHS and BVCASA Maintains current clinical supervision continuing education training.

*Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, social work, behavioral science, or related field; or graduation from an accredited senior high school with five (5) years work experience in substance abuse counseling with increasing responsibilities of supervision and management in outpatient services;

Extensive knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse and its psychological and social effects.