Senior Counselor: Offender Recovery & Therapy Programs

Management & Training Corporation; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Civic duty and military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking a qualified counselor at Henley State Jail in Dayton, Texas. The role focuses on delivering therapeutic programs to offenders and coordinating treatment efforts to support successful progress.

You will design treatment plans, provide counseling, and work with a multidisciplinary team while complying with program standards and state regulations. A master’s degree and Texas licensure are required, with strong counseling and evaluative skills

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, mental health, substance abuse counseling or associated field and current license in Texas as LPC, LMSW or licensed psychologist.
• Four (4) years related experience preferred.
• Computer skills desired and evaluative and counseling skills are essential.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete TDCJ approved annual background and in-service requirements.
• Must maintain a valid license for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement complex programs treatment and discharge plans for offenders with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues; conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.
• Provides counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
• Collaborates with supervisor 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 offenders through individual and group counseling.
• Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for offenders to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of offenders.
• Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist program supervisor and treatment team.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of offenders and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of offenders to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Program development

Recovery skills training

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Texas LPC/LMSW or licensed psychologist

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking a qualified counselor at Henley State Jail in Dayton, Texas. The role focuses on delivering therapeutic programs to offenders and coordinating treatment efforts to support successful progress.

You will design treatment plans, provide counseling, and work with a multidisciplinary team while complying with program standards and state regulations. A master’s degree and Texas licensure are required, with strong counseling and evaluative skills