Addiction Recovery Counselor
Optimum Performance Institute
Needville, Texas
Location: Stafford and Needville, TX
Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour based on experience and licensure
Schedule: Full time 40 hour week
- Provide individual counseling sessions for each client in the chemical dependency (CD) track
- Facilitate weekly recovery groups and support meetings
- Transport clients to off-campus AA/NA meetings and other community recovery events
- Plan and lead weekend recovery functions, retreats, and experiential outings
- Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate group sessions, individual therapy, and weekend programming
- Participate in weekly treatment team and clinical meetings
- Complete assessment testing and maintain accurate documentation in a web-based system
- Support clients through program completion and discharge planning
- Required: Current LCDC or LCDC-Intern III license in good standing with the Texas Department of State Health Services
- Preferred: NPI & CAQH registration
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage young adults
- Ability to work independently and meet service/documentation expectations
- Understanding of family systems and group therapy facilitation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for working in substance use and mental health recovery
- Comfort and competence in supporting clients with a wide range of addictive behaviors, including but not limited to substance use, internet addiction, sex and love addiction, compulsive shopping, and gaming
- Ability to pass a state background check
- Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
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