Addiction Assessment Specialist

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Addiction Assessment Specialist works at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, supporting recovery-focused treatment in a structured correctional environment. The role completes assessments, assists with treatment and discharge planning, provides counseling services, and serves as a clinical resource to staff while ensuring compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives. The position includes independent clinical responsibility for inmates, including crisis intervention and suicide prevention. The specialist collaborates with psychiatric, social work, and medical professionals, supports continuity of care, and helps inmates achieve therapeutic and restorative goals through individual and group counseling. The role also maintains confidential and accurate inmate records and supports communication among administration, staff, and inmates. Pay is $17.85 per hour. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with eight-hour days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by CHEA or USDE.
Four years of full-time, wage-earning substance abuse treatment experience. Each additional year of experience beyond the required four may substitute for 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional - Applicant (CCJP-A) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or current valid licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
Maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment in the position.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) before inmate contact.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, with both approved by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive treatment plans (CTP) and comprehensive assessment plans (CAP), and conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions.
Assume independent clinical responsibility for inmates, including applying crisis intervention techniques such as suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
Collaborate with supervisors and psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on case-related issues to maintain continuity of care and help achieve therapeutic and restorative goals through individual and group counseling.
Conduct evaluation tests to determine inmate needs, establish goals, and develop plans; refer inmates to contract professionals for assessment and treatment.
Provide recommendations regarding CAP, make case presentations, and assist the program director and treatment team.
Maintain and monitor the confidentiality of inmate records and review inmate status.
Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics needed to evaluate the program.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information among administration, staff, and inmates.
Promote positive social skills, intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed, and provide staff with regular feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain inmate accountability and adhere to safety practices.