Senior Substance Abuse Counselor Offender Recovery Programs

Management & Training Corporation; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

PTO

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty & military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas, seeks a qualified counselor to plan and deliver chemical dependency services to offenders.

You will evaluate recovery needs, craft treatment plans, and provide counseling and group sessions while maintaining case records and reporting outcomes. The position requires a CHEA-accredited bachelor's degree, 4 years in substance abuse treatment, and valid Texas licensure such as LCDC, LPC, CCJP, or QCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a CHEA-accredited college or USDE-approved program; major in Criminal Justice or Behavioral Science preferred.
• Four (4) years full-time wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Current licensure as LCDC OR LPC OR QCC OR CCJP per Texas requirements.
• Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
• Experience supervising employees preferred.
• Must hold CPR certification and maintain a valid license for employment.
• Valid Texas driver’s license unless waived by management.
• Must complete CAT prior to inmate contact and pass annual background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinate counseling services for offenders with histories of substance use.
• Provide comprehensive evaluations using validated tools to assess recovery needs and risk of re-offense.
• Participate in the Individual Treatment Plan based on assessment findings and collateral information.
• Provide counseling and recovery skills training and participate in related groups and orientation.
• Maintain offender records and compile data and reports to support program evaluation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas, seeks a qualified counselor to plan and deliver chemical dependency services to offenders.

You will evaluate recovery needs, craft treatment plans, and provide counseling and group sessions while maintaining case records and reporting outcomes. The position requires a CHEA-accredited bachelor's degree, 4 years in substance abuse treatment, and valid Texas licensure such as LCDC, LPC, CCJP, or QCC.