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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern

Houston, Texas | Posted Career Opportunity

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LCDC-I

At Strategic Therapeutic Solutions, we believe developing compassionate counselors is an investment in the people and communities we serve. We welcome registered counselor interns who bring a commitment to recovery, a willingness to learn, and care for the adults whose lives they will touch.

You will become part of STS’s skilled and compassionate interdisciplinary treatment team, learning alongside qualified substance use counselors and collaborating with mental health clinicians, psychiatric providers, peers, and case managers. Under appropriate supervision, you will contribute to coordinated care throughout each client’s healing journey while strengthening your counseling skills and professional judgment.

How You Will Make a Difference

  • Participate in supervised substance use assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and recovery education within your authorized role.
  • Assist with and facilitate assigned outpatient and SUD IOP groups under required supervision.
  • Help clients practice coping and relapse prevention skills and identify recovery resources.
  • Collaborate with the treatment team and seek guidance when clinical questions or safety concerns arise.
  • Complete timely service documentation and maintain required records of supervised experience and competency development.
  • Participate actively in supervision, observation, feedback, and training while maintaining ethical boundaries.

What You Will Bring

Current Texas counselor intern registration in good standing and eligibility for the assigned supervised experience. STS must establish the required authorized training setting and supervision before placement begins.

Experience We Welcome

Relevant fieldwork, group facilitation, recovery services exposure, and strong written communication.

Your Role at STS

Reports to: Designated qualified counselor and authorized training supervisor. Supervised office based program assignment. Placement and qualifying hours depend on verified training authorization and supervision arrangements; hours are not guaranteed.

Growing With Purpose

We welcome your perspective and the care you bring to this work. Bring respect for client choice, dependable follow through, and a commitment to learning. Complete required training and screening, protect confidentiality, and work within your qualifications. Essential duties may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

We Would Love to Meet You

Apply below with your resume, credentials, and availability. Tell us what draws you to STS and how you hope to contribute. Schedule, employment arrangements, and compensation are discussed for each opportunity.

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Houston, Texas

Job Title:

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern

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