Substance Abuse Counselor I — Recovery & Offender 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

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) invites qualified applicants for the Substance Abuse Counselor I position at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas. The role focuses on counseling, assessment, and treatment planning for offenders, with strong emphasis on compliance and documentation.

Salary is dependent on licensure, with full-time hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, disability, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold LCDC-I registration from DSHS or CCJP-A certification as approved by TBAP.
• Within five years, must obtain LCDC license or CCJP certification.
• Must sign Credential Contingency Agreement (CCA) until expiration date.
• Valid Texas driver’s license unless waived by management.
• Complete CAT and annual in-service trainings and background checks.
• Maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, education and counseling groups.
• Interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for program participation.
• Provides comprehensive evaluation using validated tools to assess recovery needs and re-offense risk.
• Contributes to Individual Treatment Plans based on assessment and clinical interview.
• Maintains offender records and workload statistics; compiles data and submits reports.
• Liaises with participants of training programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Implements follow-up and aftercare plans and connects offenders with community resources.

Skills

Counseling

Interviewing

Record keeping

Program compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

LCDC-I registration or CCJP-A certification

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) invites qualified applicants for the Substance Abuse Counselor I position at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas. The role focuses on counseling, assessment, and treatment planning for offenders, with strong emphasis on compliance and documentation.

Salary is dependent on licensure, with full-time hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, disability, 401(k), PTO, and more.