Drug And Alcohol Counselor

Company Description RECO Recovery Services provides high-level, hands-on support to individuals and families navigating addiction, mental health challenges, and early recovery in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The team works with clients who need more than traditional outpatient care, including those transitioning from treatment, stabilizing in early recovery, or managing complex situations in real time. Services include individualized recovery coaching, relapse prevention, goal setting, and close coordination with therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers to ensure aligned care. RECO also offers concierge-level support such as sober transport, in-home or hotel-based stabilization, and comprehensive care coordination. With deep experience in the sober living space, the organization emphasizes structure, community, and accountability to reduce risk and support sustainable recovery.Role Description The Drug and Alcohol Counselor is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with a mix of in-person work and some work-from-home flexibility. In this role, the counselor provides direct support to clients navigating addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges, including conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment and recovery plans, and facilitating one-on-one counseling sessions. The counselor helps clients build structure and accountability in daily life through relapse prevention strategies, goal setting, and skill-building focused on early recovery and long-term stability. Day-to-day responsibilities include ongoing case management, regular communication and coordination with therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers, and collaboration with families and clinical partners to align care. The counselor may also participate in sober transport, support in-home or hotel-based stabilization plans, document client progress, and contribute to continuous improvement of RECO’s recovery services.Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in Treatment Planning and Case Management, with the ability to design and implement individualized recovery plans and coordinate services across multiple providers.Strong knowledge of Chemical Dependency and Psychology, including substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and evidence-based counseling approaches.Applied skills in Relapse Prevention, including identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and providing ongoing support to maintain recovery momentum.Relevant certification or licensure (e.g., LCDC, LCSW, LPC, or equivalent) and compliance with state and professional ethical standards.Experience working with individuals and families affected by addiction and early recovery, preferably in outpatient, sober living, or community-based settings.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to build trust, maintain professional boundaries, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid environment in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including occasional evenings or weekends based on client needs.CPR/First Aid certification, familiarity with crisis intervention practices, and comfort working in real-world, community-based settings are