Substance Abuse Counselor II — Full-Time, Texas

Management & Training Corporation; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty and military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas, seeks a qualified counselor to assist in planning and delivering chemical dependency counseling.

You will coordinate services for offenders and help implement treatment plans in a secure, supervised setting. The role requires evaluating offenders, developing Individual Treatment Plans, conducting counseling groups, documenting progress, and maintaining records to support program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) required.
• Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education.
• Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, OR current qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual, TDCJ approved background checks and in-service training requirements.
• Must maintain a valid license or certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
• Maintain Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
• Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.
• Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview.
• Provides counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• At the conclusion of the program, an Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each offender on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offender’s level of participation and quality of completion in SAFPF/IPTC programs.
• Submit a copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.

Skills

Counseling

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas, seeks a qualified counselor to assist in planning and delivering chemical dependency counseling.

You will coordinate services for offenders and help implement treatment plans in a secure, supervised setting. The role requires evaluating offenders, developing Individual Treatment Plans, conducting counseling groups, documenting progress, and maintaining records to support program outcomes.