Sr Substance Abuse Counselor

MTC Corrections•Bryan, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Substance Abuse Counselor performs complex substance abuse counseling work within DWI programs at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas. The role plans, coordinates, and implements substance abuse counseling activities and works with other departments to make effective use of resources for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in accordance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The position directly supervises the addiction severity index tester and Substance Abuse Counselor II staff. The counselor assesses DWI offenders’ recovery needs and re-offense risk, contributes to individualized treatment planning, provides counseling and recovery skills training, and maintains service records and reports. At program completion, the counselor prepares an Individual Progress Summary for each offender on their caseload and sends a copy to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary. The role also supervises employees and helps instruct others in program methods and procedures. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an annual salary of $52,160. The employer offers medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, paid time off, and paid holiday benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by CHEA or USDE; qualifying experience beyond the required four years may substitute for 30 semester hours per year.
Four years of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment.
Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by TDSHS, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas Commission of Professional Counselors, or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) by the Texas Board of Psychological Examiners.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Major coursework in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Experience in a therapeutic community environment.
Experience supervising employees.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinate counseling services for offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations using valid measurement tools to assess DWI offenders’ recovery needs and risk of re-offense.
Participate in developing Individual Treatment Plans based on assessment results, collateral information, and clinical interviews.
Provide counseling and recovery skills training; participate in offender orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups in accordance with program standards and policies.
Maintain offender and service records, provide statistical feedback on evaluations, compile data, and submit reports and related documentation.
Prepare an Individual Progress Summary for each offender on the caseload at the conclusion of the program, including evaluation results and observations about participation and completion; submit a copy to the Parole Division for the Parole Case Summary.
Directly supervise the addiction severity index tester and Substance Abuse Counselor II staff.
Supervise the work of others and assist in instructing staff in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Perform other duties assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.