Community Counselor

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

About The Position

The Community Counselor performs moderately complex substance abuse counseling work at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas. The role plans, coordinates, and implements DWI/SAFPF/ISF counseling activities and works with other departments to make effective use of treatment and rehabilitation resources in accordance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The counselor provides substance abuse counseling and recovery-skills training, contributes to treatment planning and assessment, maintains confidential and accurate inmate records, and supports inmates’ transition to follow-up care and community resources. The role also promotes positive social skills, provides feedback to staff about intervention practices, and helps maintain accountability and safety.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or GED.
Must hold one of the following: Counselor Intern registration (LCDC-I); current Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant status (CCJP-A); a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor license (LCDC) from the Texas Department of State Health Services; Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals; Certified Program Instructor status; or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) status.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

LCDC-I or LCDC is preferred.
For candidates with LCDC-I or CCJP-A, 2,000 hours of supervised work experience toward LCDC or CCJP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse counseling and recovery-skills training, including inmate orientation and educational, individual, and process counseling groups.
Participate in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans based on evaluation results and inmates’ needs and recidivism risks.
Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and program statistics while protecting the confidentiality of inmate records.
Compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
Participate in sessions that teach and practice life skills, including assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality, and changing thinking errors.
Implement follow-up and aftercare plans before inmates’ release and provide information about community resources for follow-up treatment and placement.
Make recovery-oriented support groups available to inmates.
Work with the treatment team to develop a comprehensive assessment plan for each caseload inmate within 30 days of program completion, documenting evaluation results, participation, and quality of completion.
Submit a copy of each comprehensive assessment plan to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors occur.
Provide staff with regular feedback about social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.