Therapist
About the job
- A master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy is required.
- Current licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in substance use and/or mental health, working with adult or adolescent populations, is required.
- Strong knowledge of psychosocial issues, family systems, interpersonal dynamics, community resources, and the treatment planning process is required.
- Experience conducting diagnostic assessments, facilitating psychoeducational and therapeutic process groups, and providing individual and group therapy is required.
- Excellent public speaking skills are required.
- Strong communication skills are required.
- Flexibility and adaptability are required.
- Ability to plan dynamic educational and therapeutic experiences based on scientific principles is required.
- Ability to work within multiple systems simultaneously while maintaining boundaries and accountability is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required.
- Support clinical services within the Center for Recovering Families, primarily working with families through the program's family services.
- Depending on experience and organizational need, provide services in the Adult Program, Adolescent Program, or both.
- Provide outpatient treatment services, including individual and group psychotherapy, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Licensure as an LCSW-S, LPC-S, or LMFT-S is preferred.
- Experience working with families in the context of treatment or addiction is preferred.
- Experience with electronic health records is preferred.
About the company
The Council on Recovery provides prevention, education, intervention, treatment, and recovery services for alcoholism, drug abuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders in Houston, serving all ages through programs from new mothers to the elderly. Its Center for Recovering Families offers holistic outpatient treatment that addresses the body, mind, and spirit and includes family involvement and services for uninsured or under-resourced clients. As Houston’s oldest and largest nonprofit in this field, it combines public funding, United Way support, private contributions, grants, and fees to offer broad access and no-one-left-behind care. Its goal is to help individuals personally recover and to rejoin their families and communities in a healthy, loving, and supportive way.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1946
Get referred to The Council on Recovery
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 events show strong demand, including 850-attendee luncheon and sold-out-style community programming.
- News cadence in 2026 keeps The Council relevant on Narcan, teens, and overdose prevention.
- $1.7 million cash at August 31, 2025 and zero credit balance provide near-term cushion.
What critics are saying
- $1.3 million renovation commitments in January 2026 pressure liquidity before July 2026.
- $750,000 credit line matures in July 2026; refinancing risk hits fast.
- No visible expansion moat beyond Houston leaves donor dependence and competition exposed.
What makes The Council on Recovery unique
- Houston’s leading Recovery Support Peer Specialist trainer, with Texas HHSC certification pathways.
- Integrated nonprofit model spans counseling, recovery meetings, prevention education, and community fundraising.
- High-visibility local partnerships, including Houston Astros Recovery Night and Jeff Bagwell.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours