Senior Substance Abuse Counselor

MTC; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty and military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas, seeks a qualified professional to oversee chemical dependency counseling, evaluation, and offender treatment planning.

The role supports treatment for individuals with substance use histories in a meaningful, socially impactful setting. You will lead counseling efforts, coordinate services, and ensure documentation accuracy while upholding program standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a CHEA/USDE-accredited college or university; major in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, or related field preferred.
• Four years of full-time wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Current licensure: LCDC, LPC, QCC, or CCJP as approved by relevant Texas boards.
• CPR certification must be current; maintain license for continued employment.
• Valid Texas driver's license unless waived by management.
• CAT (Correctional Awareness Training) must be completed prior to inmate contact.
• Must pass TDCJ annual background and in-service requirements; maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification.
• Therapeutic community environment experience preferred; supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinates delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use.
• Provides a comprehensive evaluation using validated tools to assess recovery needs and re-offense risk for DWI offenders.
• Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on assessment results and clinical interviews.
• Provides counseling and recovery skills training; leads offender orientation and group counseling sessions.
• Maintains offender records and reports, and compiles data for evaluations and documentation.
• Develops Individual Progress Summaries reflecting evaluation results and participation quality.
• Submits copies of progress summaries to the Parole Division for inclusion in Parole Case Summaries.
• Supervises staff and assists in training others in program methods and procedures.

Skills

Substance abuse treatment experience

Therapeutic community environment

Employee supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC)

Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP)

CPR certification

Correctional Awareness Training (CAT)

Valid Texas driver’s license

Job description

Pay - $49,160 Annual Salary

Schedule

Full Time, Monday - Friday

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits

• Dental benefits

• Life insurance

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Employee assistance program

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Bereavement leave

• Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties:

1. Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.

2. Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of DWI offenders.

3. Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the clinical interview.

4. 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.

5. Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.

6. At the conclusion of the program, an Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each offender on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offender's level of participation and quality of completion in the DWI programs.

7. Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.

8. Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below, more than the required four (4) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

• Four (4) years full-tim e wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment.

• Current licensure in one of the following:

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) OR;

• Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas Commission of Professional Counselors OR;

• Current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) identified by DSHS OR;

• Valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.

• Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.

• Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

• Must hold a current CPR certification and maintain a valid license for continued employment.

• Valid driver's license in the state of Texas, unless waived by management.

• Must complete Correctional awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact.

• Must successfully complete TDCJ approved annual background and in-service requirements. Must maintain valid Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment in position.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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