Chemical Dependency Director directs chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment and recovery programs. Leads, supports, and develops care team members. Being a Chemical Dependency Director oversees services from intake through discharge for continuity and quality of client care. Prioritizes client safety and directs crisis management. Additionally, Chemical Dependency Director develops and administers approved standards and guidelines, ensures all licensing and accreditation requirements are maintained. Establishes and administers recordkeeping and reporting processes. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). Typically reports to a director. The Chemical Dependency Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chemical Dependency Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
There is a $1,000 signing bonus for this position, paid with the first paycheck. Employee must remain employed for a full year in order to retain the bonus.
Job Purpose
Perform designed alcohol and drug education, information, intervention, assessment, referral, group, and individual counseling services in a TDCJ Transitional Treatment Center residential facility setting.
Job Description
Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements
Qualifications
Licensed as an LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, CCJP, CCJP-A, LCDC, or CI in the State of Texas. An 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. An LCDC who does not hold a master’s or other advanced degree must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education.
Prefer 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 two (2) years’ work experience in substance abuse counseling. Extensive knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse and its psychological and social effects.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Other Requirements
**Signing bonus of $1,000 paid with first paycheck. Employee must remain employed for a full year in order to retain the bonus.
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