Senior Substance Use Counselor — Rehab & Reentry

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor III to provide counseling and supervise staff in a correctional setting. You will facilitate rehabilitation programming and support inmate reentry planning while ensuring adherence to program standards.

Applicants should have four years of substance use treatment experience and a current LCDC license or CCJP certification, or an equivalent credential, with knowledge of the disease model of addiction.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in substance use treatment.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and the disease model of addiction.
• Current license or certification (LCDC, CCJP) or qualifying credential to conduct counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use counseling and facilitate rehabilitation programming.
• Support inmate reentry planning and communities transition.
• Assign and supervise the work of others and instruct in program methods.
• Maintain compliance with Substance Use Program standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Substance use treatment

Counseling knowledge

Supervision of employees

Drug testing

Education

LCDC license

CCJP certification

Job description

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor III to provide counseling and supervise staff in a correctional setting. You will facilitate rehabilitation programming and support inmate reentry planning while ensuring adherence to program standards.

Applicants should have four years of substance use treatment experience and a current LCDC license or CCJP certification, or an equivalent credential, with knowledge of the disease model of addiction.