Substance Abuse Counselor II — Rehab & Recovery Support

Management & Training Corporation; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Life insurance

Disability benefits (short-term & long

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Civic duty and military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Lockhart, TX, seeks a full-time counselor to support chemical dependency treatment programs for offenders at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit. You will coordinate counseling services, conduct assessments, and participate in treatment planning within a secure facility.

The role requires a valid LCDC license or CCJP certification, plus relevant experience. Strong recordkeeping, collaboration with staff, and adherence to program standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years full-time experience in substance abuse treatment or education.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with clean record unless waived.
• Must pass annual background checks and in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinate delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use or addiction.
• Maintain Therapeutic Community within the facility working with correctional staff to create a peer-driven living environment.
• Provide comprehensive evaluation from valid assessment tools to assess recovery needs and risks.
• Participate in the Individual Treatment Plan based on assessment results and collateral information.
• Provide counseling and recovery skills training; participate in offender orientation and group counseling sessions.
• Maintain offender records and compile data/reports related to services provided.
• Develop Individual Progress Summaries for offenders on caseload and submit to Parole Division.

Education

LCDC license (Texas)

CCJP certification (Texas)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Lockhart, TX, seeks a full-time counselor to support chemical dependency treatment programs for offenders at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit. You will coordinate counseling services, conduct assessments, and participate in treatment planning within a secure facility.

The role requires a valid LCDC license or CCJP certification, plus relevant experience. Strong recordkeeping, collaboration with staff, and adherence to program standards are essential.