StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is in search of a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) to join the Region 1 Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) team as a Priority Admissions Counselor.   This position provides targeted outreach, screening, assessment, and referral services to children and adults with opioid and/or stimulant use disorders as well as related behavioral health needs. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a critical access point for substance use treatment services, ensuring timely and appropriate entry into care in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Works independently while collaborating closely with internal teams, community partners, and treatment providers to support continuity of care and recovery-oriented services
• Provides services to individuals identified as needing substance use treatment services
• Screenings, assessments, outreach and coordination of services.

 

Schedule: This is a full-time/non-exempt position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

 

Benefit Package:  StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) – required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field (Psychology, Sociology, Family Studies, or related) required, plus:
• Must meet Qualified Credentialed Counselor requirements per state guidelines

 Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals with opioid use disorders
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, or care coordination
• Familiarity with CMBHS and state behavioral health systems

 

Skills & Abilities:        

• Knowledge of human services and behavioral health service delivery systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet documentation deadlines
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative working relationships
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and confidentiality requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment

 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Travel by car up to 50% of work time
• Work performed in both office and community settings
• May include long or irregular hours
• Requires ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, communicate, and use a computer and phone regularly

 

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen, MVR, and criminal background check.
• Must have a Texas driver's license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.