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 OSAR Service Coordinator .   This position provides serves as a key access point to care by coordinating services for adolescents and adults, conducting eligibility determinations, facilitating referrals, and ensuring timely and accurate entry into treatment. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct eligibility screenings for adolescents and adults.
• Provide motivational interviewing and/or crisis intervention.
• Refer and coordinate services for high-severity clients to appropriate services including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based treatment services and supports.
• Provide follow-up services to ensure continuity of care and successful service engagement.
• Provide community-based outreach services with community partners. 

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 intern (LCDC-I ) with 2,000 hours of supervised work experience required, full Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Development/Family Studies, or related) required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience in substance use services or a social services field.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, current auto insurance, and ability to be insured under agency insurance
• Ability to travel regularly within a multi-county region

Preferred:

• Experience working with substance use populations with high-severity or complex needs
• Familiarity with CMBHS and behavioral health documentation systems
• Experience providing outreach and services in community or justice-involved settings
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Skills & Abilities:        

• Knowledge of human services and substance use treatment systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet documentation deadlines
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective working relationships
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and confidentiality standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Travel by car required (approximately 50% of work time)
• Work performed in office and community settings
• May require long or irregular hours
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, 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.