Job Description
CASEWORKER II/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SPECIALIST-LCDC (134) (135) Open Until Filled Salary: $37,598 to $47,086 Annually Salary is based on education & experience LCDC-Intern: Salary: $32,862 to $38,838 Annually Employee Benefits: Health Insurance (agency pays all but $15.00 per month for employee only), Dental Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee only), Life Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee coverage that’s equal to 1 ½ time annual salary, with employee option to purchase additional coverage for employee and/or spouse, Sick Time (accumulate 8 hours per month with maximum 1045 carryover hours per year), Vacation Time (accumulate 9 to 15 hours per month depending on number of years employed), Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays off per year), Bereavement Leave (up to 3 paid days of bereavement leave), 403-B Retirement (employee contribute 5%-30% of salary and agency match 6%). Job Description: The SUD will provide diagnosis, screenings, assessments, referrals, outpatient linkages, individual and group counseling, psychoeducational groups, and case management for adults with substance use disorders in the Brazos Valley. Staff Member will have a caseload of clients for which they will provide outpatient substance use services. The principles of trauma informed care are utilized, and trauma is considered at every phase of treatment. Staff members will apply stages of change theory and utilize motivational interviewing as engagement intervention. Service coordination involves accessing medical, social, educational, and other appropriate services that will help an individual achieve a quality of life and community participation acceptable to the individual. Education: Requires Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral, Social Science, Humanities or Education field. Experience: Requires experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders, must be able to work independently as well as with a team. Good organizational skills are necessary. Hours of Work: Generally, Monday—Friday 8am-5pm; adjustments in work hours warranted to meet the needs of the program. Crisis on Call work required as agency need dictates. Licensure/Certification: Ability to be credentialed as Qualified Mental Health Professional. Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or LCDC-Intern certification. Valid driver’s license and are insurable by agency insurance. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) certification as well as Illness, Management and Recovery (IMR) certification. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, communicate effectively both verbally & written, good computer skills necessary; ability to lift/carry under 30lbs., ability to pass the Preventative Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) Training as well as all other physical requirements for this position. Facility: Brazos County
