Community Team Lead

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference! Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a safe working environment and the opportunity to help people looking to turn their lives around. You'll report to the designated assistant program director. Directly supervises the ASI tester, community counselor, and program support specialist. Performs highly complex substance abuse counseling work within DWI/SAFPF/ISF programs. Work involves planning, coordinating, and implementing counseling activities; 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

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) required.
Four years full-time, wage-earning substance abuse treatment experience required.
Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Certified Program Instructor, Licensed Psychological Associate, current valid licensure as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addition Professionals or current valid licensure as Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
Must maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment in the position.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required unless waived by management.
Must attend Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Nice To Haves

Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three (3) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to inmates 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 inmates.
Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the inmate as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview.
Provides 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.
Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
At the conclusion of the program, an Individual Progress Summary will be developed 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 SAFPF/IPTC programs.
Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.
Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Apply gender responsive and trauma informed care and practices while working with female inmates.
Coordinate or participate in transition meetings.
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.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.