Community Counselor

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

1d•$20

About The Position

Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a unique opportunity for treatment professionals. Join our team and help people looking to turn their lives around. What you’ll do: You’ll perform moderately complex substance abuse counseling work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and implementing DWI/SAFPF/ISF counseling activities; and coordinating with other departments to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

If possessing an LCDC-I or CCJP-A, preference will be given to individuals with 2,000 hours of supervised worked experience toward LCDC or CCJP.
LCDC-I or LCDC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in inmate orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan (CTP) which is developed based on results of an evaluation battery designed to assess inmate needs and risk associated with recidivism.
Maintains accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics necessary for the evaluation of the program.
Maintain confidentiality of inmate records.
Compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
Participates in sessions designed to teach and practice complex life skills such as assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality and changing thinking errors.
Implements follow-up and after care plans for inmates that participate in the program prior to their release; and disseminates information on community resources for inmate placement in follow-up treatment.
Make available to all inmates, recovery-oriented support groups.
Within 30 days of completion of the program, works with the treatment team to develop a comprehensive assessment plan (CAP) for each inmate on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the inmate’s level of participation and quality of completion in the substance abuse treatment programs.
Submit copy of the CAP to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.
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, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.