Counselor III

Join to apply for the Counselor III role at Management & Training Corporation in the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas.

Pay: $24.00 per hour.

Schedule:

Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 8‑hour shifts.

Benefit Package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave

At the J.W. Hamilton Pre‑Release Unit in Bryan, Texas, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment while helping at‑risk populations receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

• Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co‑dependency, and related disorders.
• Designs and implements complex programs, treatment, and discharge plans for offenders; and conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.
• Assumes independent clinical responsibility for all offenders, applying crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention and recognizing abnormal behavior, taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on case‑related issues to maintain continuity of care and aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals through individual and group counseling.
• Conducts evaluation tests for offenders to determine needs, establish goals, and develop plans; makes referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of offenders.
• Provides recommendations regarding discharge plans; makes case presentations; and assists program director and treatment team.
• Maintains and monitors confidentiality of offenders and reviews status of offenders.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings; promotes communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff, and offenders.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; major coursework in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience above the required four (4) may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Four (4) years full‑time wage‑earning experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas Commission of Professional Counselors, or a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) by the Texas Board of Psychological Examiners.
• Therapeutic community environment experience preferred. Must hold a current CPR certification and maintain a valid license for continued employment.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete a TDCJ approved Correctional Awareness Training (CAT), annual in‑service training requirements, and annual background check.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E‑Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through  or 801‑693‑2888.