Addiction Severity Index Tester (Counselor III)

MTC Corrections•Bryan, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation is hiring an Addiction Severity Index Tester (Counselor III) at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas. The position pays $24.00 per hour and is full-time, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts. The role supports offenders in a safe and secure treatment environment, helping them receive care that supports their return to a healthy, productive life. The position involves assessing offenders’ treatment needs, establishing goals, developing treatment and discharge plans, and providing individual and group counseling. The tester exercises independent clinical responsibility, including crisis intervention and suicide prevention, and collaborates with supervisors and psychiatric, social work, and medical professionals to maintain continuity of care. The role also includes making referrals, presenting cases, monitoring confidentiality and offender status, and supporting communication among staff, administration, and offenders.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED).
Four years of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment; each 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 licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor by the Texas Department of State Health Services, a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas Commission of Professional Counselors, or a Licensed Psychological Associate by the Texas Board of Psychological Examiners.
Current CPR certification and maintenance of a valid license for continued employment.
A valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successful completion of TDCJ-approved Correctional Awareness Training (CAT), annual in-service training requirements, and an annual background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Experience in a therapeutic community environment.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.
Design and implement complex treatment and discharge plans for offenders and conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions.
Assume independent clinical responsibility for offenders, including crisis intervention, 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 support therapeutic and restorative goals through individual and group counseling.
Conduct evaluation tests to determine offenders’ needs, establish goals, and develop plans.
Refer offenders to contract professionals for assessment and treatment.
Provide recommendations regarding discharge plans, make case presentations, and assist the program director and treatment team.
Maintain and monitor offender confidentiality and review offender status.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and promote communication and the appropriate flow of relevant information among administration, staff, and offenders.