Substance Abuse Counselor I

Management and Training Corporation•Lockhart, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor I provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training to inmates at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas. The role participates in inmate orientation, educational activities, individual counseling, and process counseling groups, in accordance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. The counselor facilitates DWI intervention classes and conducts comprehensive evaluations using valid measurement tools to assess recovery needs and DWI re-offense risk. The role also contributes to the development and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans based on evaluation results, maintains accurate and confidential case records and reports, and teaches and practices complex life skills. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities as determined by management. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts, paying $19.00 per hour. Employment requires maintaining the specified registration or certification and meeting post-hire training and background-check requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or GED.
Current valid registration as a License Chemical Dependency Counselor-Counselor Intern (LCDC-CI) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, and Certified Program Instructor-DWI (CPI-DWI).
Maintain valid registration or certification for continued employment in the position.
Possess or obtain a valid Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license or Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification within five years from the date of registration as an LCDC-CI Counselor Intern or CCJP-A.
Sign a Credential Contingency Agreement; failure to comply with its requirements results in separation from employment. The agreement will not be extended or renewed due to separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) before inmate contact.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both subject to approval by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training.
Participate in inmate orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with applicable program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Facilitate DWI intervention classes.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations using valid measurement tools to assess inmates’ recovery needs and risk of DWI re-offense.
Participate in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans based on evaluation results and assessed needs and recidivism risk.
Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and program statistics; protect the confidentiality of inmate records; compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
Participate in sessions teaching and practicing complex life skills, including assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality, and changing thinking errors.
Complete Correctional Awareness Training before inmate contact and fulfill annual in-service training requirements and background-check requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.