Addiction Assessment Specialist

Socket.dev; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a licensed clinical professional to provide assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and staff support at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX.

The role includes conducting evaluations, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives while promoting safety and structured rehabilitation in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CHEA-accredited college or USDE-recognized program.
• Four years of full-time substance abuse treatment experience; substitutions allowed for extra college hours.
• Must hold LCDC-I, CCJP-A, and LPA licensure/certification as specified.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements comprehensive treatment plans and assessment plans.
• Assume independent clinical responsibility for inmates, including crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
• Collaborates with supervisors and professionals to maintain continuity of care and support therapeutic goals.
• Conducts evaluation tests to determine needs, goals, and plans; makes referrals when needed.
• Provides CAP recommendations, presents cases, and assists the program director and team.
• Maintains confidentiality of inmate records and reviews inmate status.
• Maintains accurate case reports, records, and statistics for program evaluation.
• Attends staff meetings and communicates information between administration, staff, and inmates.
• Promotes positive social skills and provides staff feedback on procedures and interventions.
• Maintains inmate accountability and adheres to safety practices.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Suicide prevention

Group counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

LCDC-I license

CCJP-A certification

LPA license

Driver's license

Job description

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Work schedule:Full Time, Monday-Friday 8-hour days

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Join a team dedicated to helping people improve their lives!Management & Training Corporation operates the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, where we provide a safe environment for our employees. Make a meaningful impact by supporting recovery-focused treatment in a structured correctional environment

Position Summary:

This role completes assessments, assists with treatment and discharge planning, provides counseling services, and serves as a clinical resource to staff while ensuring compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Designs and implements comprehensive treatment plans (CTP) and comprehensive assessment plans (CAP); and conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.
2. Assume independent clinical responsibility for all inmates including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
3. Collaborates with supervisors or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on specific case-related issues to maintain continuity of care, and to aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals for inmates through individual and group counseling.
4. Conduct evaluation tests for inmates to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of inmates.
5. Provide recommendations regarding CAP; make case presentations; and assist the program director and treatment team.
6. Maintain and monitor the confidentiality of inmate records and review the status of inmates.
7. Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics necessary for the evaluation of the program.
8. Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff, and inmates.
9. Promote the development of positive social skills and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
10. Maintain accountability of inmates; adhere to safety practices.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Four (4) years of full-time, wage-earning substance abuse treatment experience. Each year of experience in excess of the required four (4) may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), current valid certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional -Applicant (CCJP-A) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, current valid licensure as Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
• Must maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment in the position.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [e-mail] or 801-693-2888.