Counselor III

Management and Training Corporation•Huntsville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring a full-time Counselor III at the W. J. “Jim” Estelle Unit in Huntsville, Texas. The role supports offenders receiving treatment and works within a safe and secure correctional setting. The Counselor III designs and implements treatment and discharge plans, provides counseling and recovery-skills training, and helps maintain a peer-driven Therapeutic Community. The position also coordinates care with correctional staff and psychiatric, social work, and medical professionals; evaluates offenders’ needs; makes referrals; and documents and monitors treatment progress and confidentiality.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, mental health, substance abuse counseling, or an associated field.
Current Texas license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or licensed psychologist; the license must be maintained for continued employment.
Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.
Essential evaluative and counseling skills.
Valid Texas driver’s license, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete TDCJ-approved annual background and in-service requirements.

Nice To Haves

Four years of related experience preferred.
Computer skills desired.

Responsibilities

Design and implement complex treatment and discharge plans for offenders with dual diagnoses, social or mental health issues, and conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions.
Provide counseling and recovery-skills training, and participate in offender orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups in accordance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Maintain a Therapeutic Community within the facility and work closely with correctional staff to create a peer-driven living environment.
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 diagnostic and evaluation tests to determine offenders’ needs, establish goals, and develop plans; refer offenders to contract professionals for assessment and treatment.
Prepare progress reports, recommend discharge plans, make case presentations, and assist the program supervisor and treatment team.
Maintain and monitor confidentiality of offenders and their files; audit files to ensure services are documented; and review offender status to confirm completion of treatment and therapeutic programs.