Substance Use Counselor I/II: Inmate Rehab & Reentry

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks a counselor to provide substance use counseling and facilitate rehabilitation programs for inmates. You will support reentry planning and coordinate transitions to follow-up services after release, while maintaining strict program standards.

The role emphasizes working with inmates in treatment programs, requiring prior exposure or licensing pathways toward LCDC or CCJP licensure, and registration as Counselor Intern or CCJP-A where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).
• Detail oriented with accuracy in records and compliance.
• Familiar with substance use screening tools and treatment programs.
• Seeking to start counseling career with supervised experience toward full LCDC or CCJP licensure.
• Have a Counselor Intern registration or CCJP-A as approved by the Texas Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use counseling to inmates in treatment programs.
• Facilitate rehabilitation programming and monitor progress.
• Support inmate reentry planning and coordinate transition to follow-up services after release.
• Maintain compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards.

Skills

Detailed oriented

Substance use screening

Counseling knowledge

Therapeutic community

Supervised licensure pathway

Education

High school diploma or GED

LCDC license or CCJP certification

Counselor Intern registration / CCJP-A

Job description

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks a counselor to provide substance use counseling and facilitate rehabilitation programs for inmates. You will support reentry planning and coordinate transitions to follow-up services after release, while maintaining strict program standards.

The role emphasizes working with inmates in treatment programs, requiring prior exposure or licensing pathways toward LCDC or CCJP licensure, and registration as Counselor Intern or CCJP-A where applicable.