Addiction Assessment Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

EAP

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking a qualified professional to provide comprehensive treatment services at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX. The role delivers assessments, counseling, discharge planning, and case management within a correctional setting.

The position requires a CHEA/USDE-accredited bachelor’s degree, four years of substance abuse treatment experience, and active LCDC-I, CCJP-A, and LPA licensure. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from CHEA/USDE-accredited university.
• Four years of substance abuse treatment experience; year-for-year substitution allowed.
• Must hold LCDC-I, CCJP-A, and LPA licensure/certification.
• Driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement treatment and CAP/CTP plans.
• Provide counseling to inmates and support discharge planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatric, social work, or medical staff on cases.
• Conduct evaluations to determine needs and goals for inmates.
• Present cases and assist program director and team.
• Maintain confidential inmate records and reports.
• Attend staff meetings and share relevant information.
• Promote positive social skills and provide staff feedback.
• Ensure inmate accountability and uphold safety practices.

Skills

Assessment design

Counseling

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Record keeping

Staff communication

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

LCDC-I licensure

CCJP-A certification

LPA licensure

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.