Substance Abuse Counselor I

Management and Training Corporation•Henderson, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor I performs moderately complex substance abuse counseling at HOPE, a residential/outpatient chemical dependency treatment facility for justice-involved clients re-entering the community. The role plans, coordinates, and implements counseling activities and works with other departments to support effective use of resources for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in accordance with MTC and TDCJ directives. The position reports to the Substance Abuse Counselor II. The counselor provides recovery skills training, interviews and evaluates potential participants, contributes to individual treatment planning, maintains accurate case records, prepares reports, and coordinates follow-up and aftercare. The counselor also delivers approved curriculum and participates in transition, peer reflection, treatment team, and other program activities. Other duties may be assigned within the employee’s capabilities. HOPE is located in Henderson, Texas, and provides a safe and secure environment while using state-of-the-art treatment methods. The role is full-time, eight hours, and pays $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited senior high school or have an equivalent qualification or GED.
Hold a current Counselor Intern registration letter from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), or current valid Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A) certification approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
Obtain an LCDC license or CCJP certification within five years from the date of Counselor Intern registration or CCJP-A status.
Sign a Credential Contingency Agreement; failure to comply may result in separation from employment.
Have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check approved by TDCJ.
Maintain valid Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment.
Complete preservice program and annual training requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participate in offender orientation and educational, individual, and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards and policies.
Maintain accurate and complete case files, records, reports, and compliance documentation for each offender.
Interview, screen, and evaluate offenders for potential program participation.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations using valid measurement tools to assess recovery needs and risk of re-offense.
Participate in developing Individual Treatment Plans using intake information, collateral information, offender characteristics, and treatment progress.
Maintain offender and service records, including workload statistics; compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
Implement follow-up and aftercare plans and share information about community resources with offenders.
Prepare and submit reports on caseload offenders, including their participation and quality of completion.
Use approved curriculum and provide appropriate treatment programming and structured activities to meet contractual requirements.
Coordinate or participate in transition meetings, peer reflection meetings, treatment team meetings, and other required program support and recovery-based activities.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities.