Substance Abuse Counselor I — DWI Recovery & Reentry Support

Management & Training Corporation; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment

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) invites applications for Substance Abuse Counselor I at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, TX. The role offers a pay range of $19.00–$21.00 per hour, full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, with comprehensive benefits.

The incumbent will provide counseling, assessments, and treatment planning for offenders as part of a structured program. Qualifications include a GED or high school diploma, current LCDC-I or CCJP-A credentials, and a plan to obtain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• LCDC-I registration or CCJP-A certification as approved by the Texas Certification Board is required or in process.
• LCDC license or CCJP certification must be obtained within five years of registering as Counselor Intern/CCJP-A.
• Must sign Credential Contingency Agreement (CCA) valid until the initial expiration date.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must complete CAT training and TDCJ in-service requirements and background checks.
• Maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; runs offender orientation and groups.
• Interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for program participation.
• Performs comprehensive assessments with valid tools to gauge recovery needs and risk.
• Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on assessments.
• Maintains offender records and workload statistics; compiles data and reports.
• Serves as liaison to participants of training programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Implements follow-up and aftercare plans and connects to community resources.
• Develops an Individual Progress Summary at program end for each offender.

Education

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED) required.

Current LCDC-I registration or CCJP-A certification as approved by the Texas Certification Board

LCDC license or CCJP certification within five years from Counselor Intern/CCJP-A

Credential Contingency Agreement (CCA) signing requirement

Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Completion of CAT training and TDCJ annual in-service training & background checks

Maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) invites applications for Substance Abuse Counselor I at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, TX. The role offers a pay range of $19.00–$21.00 per hour, full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, with comprehensive benefits.

The incumbent will provide counseling, assessments, and treatment planning for offenders as part of a structured program. Qualifications include a GED or high school diploma, current LCDC-I or CCJP-A credentials, and a plan to obtain