Top 27 Substance abuse counselor Jobs in Houston Tx

Therapist - VIRTUAL (onsite)
Sun Behavioral Houston —Houston, TX
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- HIPAA
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Counselor (Adult Probation)
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $5,619.66 - $6,141.90 a month
- Overtime
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP
Westpark Springs —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Adults
- Mid-level
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Admissions Counselor - Houston, TX
Cenikor Foundation —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) - AWARE (Spring ISD)
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD —Houston, TX
- From $51,141 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Addiction Medicine
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Gym membership
Licensed Counselor (LPC, LCSW) - Hybrid
One Behavioral —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Adults
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Counselor II/III - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Trauma and Resilience Center
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Management
- Psychiatry
- LPC
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
CAN Behavioral Health —Baytown, TX
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Office
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
International Leadership of Texas —Houston, TX
- $70,710 - $80,117 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Background check
- School experience
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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PRN Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Deer Park, TX
Cenikor Foundation —Deer Park, TX
- PRN
- Background check
- LMFT
- Microsoft Outlook
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Activity Therapist Psychiatric (Fulltime)
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Primary Therapist
We Level Up —Kingwood, TX
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
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Counselor - MS (2026-2027 School Year)
Spring Independent School District —Spring, TX
- $66,105 - $79,645 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bee Busy Wellness Center —Houston, TX
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- HIPAA
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Therapist
Westpark Springs —Houston, TX
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Adults
- Mid-level
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Clinical Therapist, MST
Evidence Based Associates —League City, TX
- $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Pass drug screening
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Castle Health Care Services Inc. —Houston, TX
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Flexible schedule
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Mental Health Primary Therapist
We Level Up —Kingwood, TX
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Psychology
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Bilingual Counselor - Elementary (Anticipated) 2026-27
Clear Creek ISD —League City, TX
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Customer service

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Harris County —Houston, TX
Must become Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) certified and maintain certification within the first two attempts. Will provide clinical supervision as needed.
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Licensed Mental Health Professional
Evidence Based Associates —Houston, TX
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and have reliable transportation to travel to clients’ homes and possibly transport multiple clients at once.
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Therapist - VIRTUAL (onsite)

Sun Behavioral Houston -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $40 an hour
16 hours ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Master's degree

Full Job Description

Come join SUN Behavioral Houston, where our mission is to partner with communities to solve the unmet needs of those who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorders. We are a free-standing psychiatric hospital that operates 24/7 that provides a full continuum of specialized care, including inpatient and day hospital services, and offer specialized programs for children, adolescents and adults. As a member of SUN Behavorial's diverse team of professionals, you will be provided meaningful employment and a supportive culture. For more information, visit www.sunhouston.com.

We are excited to kick-off our services virtually! Our program is Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The position is required to be onsite while providing therapy to virtual patients.

Work Schedule: Monday and Wednesdays (1p-9p) Tuesday, Thursdays, Fridays (8a-430p)

This role requires the employee to be onsite!

Location: 7601 Fannin St, Houston, Texas. 77054

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Department: In-Patient Clinical

Supervisor: Director, Clinical Services

What We Offer:

PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
Additional Supplemental Benefits
Basic-Life
Short Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) Plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Savings Program
Employee Wellness program

Position Summary:

Responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance abuse issues or inability to function or maintain in the community. Assists law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions. Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Assigns persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff. The Therapist is expected to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the organization’s community relations program. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Position Requirements:

Required: Master’s degree in a mental health related field.
Required: Current unencumbered license in state of employment as LPC, LMFT, LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPCC, LPCC-S, LMSW, or LCSW, or state equivalent license.
Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Required: A minimum of two (2) years of supervised clinical experience.
Preferred: Assessment and evaluation experience

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients/clients in a timely fashion. Displays excellent interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills.
Interviews patients/clients, family members and others to identify the precipitating event and degree of disruption that the person is suffering.
Assesses the impact of psychosocial stressors in order to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience.
Facilitates the emergency detention process through interview and preparation of appropriate legal documents.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient/client, including pediatric, geriatric and the general population.
Conducts therapy sessions with individuals and groups.
Possesses excellent theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and treatment techniques of each type of therapy.
Writes clinical assessments and diagnosis in prescribed manner for the medical record.
Summarizes assessments and links patients/clients to the appropriate level of care.
Participates in weekly treatment planning for each patient/client, works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with the patient/client, attending physician and other healthcare workers.
Is knowledgeable of facility and community resources. Collaborates with medical staff and community-based agencies regarding evaluation, recommendation and referral disposition.
Possesses knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) in managing crisis situations with escalated patients/clients.
Documents all patient/client-related interactions.
Completes documentation required for the medical record and third-party payer sources.
Performs phone triage duties in order to assess and link patients/clients to the Assessment and Referral Department for a complete initial assessment for services.
Performs all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Acts as an advocate for the patient/client in the community.
Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Program Director, co-workers and medical staff.
Provides a safe environment for patients/clients and staff, including being aware of and documenting unusual incidents.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety (15% of performance review)

Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
Follows all safety rules while on the job.
Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
Corrects minor safety hazards.
Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
Desire to go above and beyond for others
Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Psychiatry inpatient: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPCa, LPC, LMSW, LCSW (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Houston, TX 77054 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Houston, TX 77054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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