Stsars
Corpus Christi, TX
Job Title : OARS Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or Counselor Intern (CI)
Salary Range : Dependent on qualifications and experience
Summary: Counsels and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse, by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Interviews clients, client intake process, review records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of client;
Maintains a caseload of OARS clients (Funded, Medicaid, and or a combination)
Formulates with client treatment plan and program for treatment;
Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist client in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency;
Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client;
Refers clients to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment...