Treatment Counselor- TX LCDC - Substance Abuse

CoreCivic; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Treatment Counselors (TX LCDC) for Community Corrections, Substance Abuse programs in El Paso, Texas. The role involves interviewing participants, assessing needs, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field, possess a TX LCDC license, and a valid driver's license, with responsibilities including maintaining confidentiality and tracking treatment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or closely related field is required.
• TX LCDC license required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments.
• Establishes rapport and determines individual and group needs based on screening results.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies and state regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of clinical files and documents treatment plans, progress notes, and referrals.
• Monitors inmate progress and ensures treatment programs are completed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field

TX LCDC license required

Driver's license

Job description

$23.64 per hourAt

$23.64 per hourAt CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselors, TX LCDC, Community Corrections (Substance Abuse) who have a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, p, licies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).
• Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• TX LCDC required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.