Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) (Adult Probation)

Salary: $43,000.00 Annually

Location : Edinburg, TX

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Job Number: 2025-02863

Department: ADULT PROBATION

Opening Date: 04/28/2025

Closing Date: 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Central

Work Hours:: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Status:: External Advertisement

Open Positions:: 01

Grade:: N/A

Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit your resume, proof of education (transcript, H.S. Diploma/GED), and professional license. C.S.C.D. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) Utilization Report is available for review upon request at 3100 S. Business Highway 281, Edinburg, TX 78539).

General Description

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), in good standing with DSHS.

Must provide proof of High School Diploma/GED.

Must possess the ability to test, screen, and evaluate residents for drug and alcohol abuse and addiction.

Must possess the ability to administer and fill out psycho-social histories, drug and alcohol profiles, screenings and evaluations, and maintain chronologicals.

Must possess the ability to develop treatment plans.

Must possess the ability to implement treatment plans to include the twelve (12) step recovery program.

Must possess the ability to implement group counseling sessions.

Must possess the ability to prepare written evaluations and report progress of residents every 30 days.

Must possess the ability to prepare discharge summaries on exiting residents.

Must possess the ability to assist residents in the aftercare program.

Must possess one (1) year of formal training, or experience in human relations and working with disadvantaged or underprivileged individuals preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance for work related travel at all times.

Bilingual preferred.

Other:

Must have not ever been convicted of or placed on court-ordered community supervision/probation for any criminal offense classified as a Class B misdemeanor or higher.

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01

Are you a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and are currently in good standing with DSHS?

Yes

No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Yes

No

03

Do you have one (1) year of formal training, or experience in human relations and working with disadvantaged or underprivileged individuals?

Yes

No

04

Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)?

Yes

No

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance for work related travel at all times?

Yes

No

06

Have you ever been convicted of or placed on court-ordered community supervision/probation for any criminal offense classified as a Class B misdemeanor or higher?

Yes

No

Required Question