Correctional Addiction Assessment Specialist

Management & Training Corporation; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Rx

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short‑/Long‑Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

EAP

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation operates the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, providing a safe environment for employees and supporting recovery‑focused treatment in a structured correctional setting.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from CHEA/USDE‑accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of full‑time substance abuse treatment experience; substitutions allowed for extra hours.
• LCDC‑I, CCJP‑A, and LPA licensure/certification required; continued employment requires licensure/certification.
• Must maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record is required unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements treatment plans and assessment plans; conducts interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention as needed.
• Collaborates with psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals for continuity of care.
• Conducts evaluation tests to determine needs, goals, and plans; makes referrals.
• Provide recommendations and assist program director and treatment team.
• Maintain confidentiality and status of inmate records; review status.
• Attend staff meetings and promote proper information flow.
• Promote positive social skills and provide feedback to staff on interventions.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and safety practices.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years substance abuse treatment experience

LCDC-I license

CCJP-A certification

LPA licensure

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Management & Training Corporation operates the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, providing a safe environment for employees and supporting recovery‑focused treatment in a structured correctional setting.

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.