Substance Abuse Counselor II

Job Description

Pay: $22.00 an hour

Location: 1000 Industrial Dr., Henderson, TX 75653

Status: Full Time, 8hrs, Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

• 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)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Reports to the program director. Directly supervises substance abuse counselor I and treatment specialists. Performs highly complex substance abuse counseling. Work involves planning, coordinating, and implementing substance abuse counseling activities to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

• Assists in planning substance abuse counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
• Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re‑offense risk of offenders.
• Provides counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Complete required forms, assessments, progress reports, or other documents for each offender on caseload to reflect level of participation and quality of completion.
• Submit required documentation to appropriate authority as required for each offender during and at completion of program.
• Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
• Utilize approved curriculum and provide appropriate treatment programming and structured activities as required for contractual compliance.
• Coordinate or participate in transition meetings, peer reflection meetings, treatment team meetings, and other required program driven support, recovery‑based activities as required by contractor.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) license to provide substance abuse treatment.

Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Must complete preservice program and annual training requirements. Must successfully pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by TDCJ. Must pass drug screen.

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.

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