Recovery Support Specialist

Pay and Benefits

Pay: $19 per hour

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Full‑time, Monday–Friday (6:30 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM). Licensed staff will also rotate weekend hours:
Saturdays 7:00 AM–11:00 AM / Sundays 7:00 AM–11:00 AM. Staff scheduled for weekend hours receive a day off during the week every 2–3 months.

Management & Training Corporation is proud to operate the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX. Join a team that shares your values and make a difference in the lives of people needing second chances.

• Perform moderately complex substance abuse counseling work. Plan, coordinate, and implement counseling activities.
• Coordinate with other departments to maximize resources for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives.
• Assist with substance abuse counseling, recovery skills training, inmate orientation, educational and individual counseling groups.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan (CTP). Assess inmate needs and risk of recidivism.
• Maintain accurate case reports, records, and statistics. Preserve confidentiality of inmate records.
• Teach and practice complex life skills such as assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, criminality management, and cognitive restructuring.
• Implement follow‑up and after‑care plans and disseminate community resource information.
• Coordinate recovery‑oriented support groups; provide volunteer coordination, literature libraries, and scheduling of meetings.
• Ensure the principles of AA, NA, SOS, Celebrate Recovery, and other groups are respected.
• Provide required training to inmates for leading support groups.
• Model appropriate behaviors, give feedback on social skills and intervention techniques.
• Engage in dorm activities, ensure group fidelity, and maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property.
• Adhere to all safety practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school, GED, or equivalent.
• One of the following licenses/certifications: LCDC‑I; CCJP‑A; LCDC; or CCJP.
• Must obtain LCDC or CCJP within five (5) years from date of registration.
• Sign Credential Contingency Agreement.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (unless waived).

Within 180 days of employment, obtain a letter of registration as a CI from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a CCJP‑A. Complete annual in‑service training and background check approved by TDCJ.

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, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E‑Verify and strives to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, contact our staffing department through  or 801‑693‑2888.

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