Substance Abuse Counselor I: Recovery & DWI Intervention

MTC; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

EAP

PTO

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Lockhart, Texas is seeking a counselor to provide substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training within a correctional program. The role includes conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and maintaining confidential records.

Essential duties include facilitating DWI intervention classes and guiding inmates in life-skills sessions. A valid LCDC-CI or CCJP-A, and licensure within five years, are required along with a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Must hold LCDC-CI or CCJP-A credentials and maintain eligibility for continued employment.
• Licensure must be obtained within five years of LCDC-CI/CCJP-A start date.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and recovery skills training per program standards.
• Facilitate DWI intervention classes.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations using validated tools.
• Develop and implement a treatment plan based on evaluations.
• Maintain accurate case reports and protect inmate confidentiality.
• Lead sessions on life skills such as assertiveness and anger management.

Skills

Counseling

Recovery skills

DWI interventions

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

LCDC-CI licensure

CCJP-A certification

License/Certification maintenance

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Lockhart, Texas is seeking a counselor to provide substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training within a correctional program. The role includes conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and maintaining confidential records.

Essential duties include facilitating DWI intervention classes and guiding inmates in life-skills sessions. A valid LCDC-CI or CCJP-A, and licensure within five years, are required along with a valid driver’s