TJJD - Substance Abuse Counselor IV - Substance Abuse Services; SUS Supervisor AUS

Position: TJJD - Substance Abuse Counselor IV - Substance Abuse Services (SUS) Supervisor - (AUS) - 57203
Job Description

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.

If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under

Minimum Qualifications .

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BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Benefits include:
Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include:
Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Substance Abuse Services (SUS) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who have been assessed as needing SUS treatment in addition to participating in the agency's Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. The SUS program consists of: (1) a high intensity treatment program offered at dorms dedicated for that purpose at the agency's secure youth facilities;

(2) a moderate intensity treatment program provided through an outpatient delivery model at the secure youth facilities and halfway houses; and (3) a continuity of care program upon release of youth into the community.

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work in substance abuse counseling and assessment of youth. Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, procedures, and policies; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; assisting in evaluating program activities; and treating and rehabilitating youth in a substance abuse treatment program.

Provides technical assistance regarding compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards and grant requirements relating to SUS treatment and maintenance of required documentation. Work involves collaborating with program management to plan, develop, and implement the program and provide consultation, coaching and mentoring services as needed. Coordinates and executes implementation of process improvement plans and monitors, reviews, and evaluates the fidelity of program implementation.

Uses training, facilitation, and coaching skills to build systemic competencies. Provides direct supervision to SUS counseling interns and supervises SUS program staff.

Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Moderate and occasional travel may be required. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on-call.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Supervises the work of assigned program staff and provides training and technical assistance in the program area.

Interviews, screens, and assesses clients for potential program participation and services.

Provides substance abuse counseling, education classes, or rehabilitative programs individually and in group sessions.

Collaborates with SUS specialized treatment program management and staff in developing program goals and objectives.

Develops program guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving the established program goals and objectives.

Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns.

Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training of assigned SUS program staff.

Identifies areas needing change; recommends activities to produce a more effective program and eliminate gaps in service delivery; develops plans to improve delivery of the program or to address areas of concern; and coordinates implementation of process improvement plans.

Creates a system for peer navigation services for adequate continuity of care and reentry purposes

Creates a system of proper supervision for the peer support team and licensed counselors

Provides feedback…