Substance Abuse Counselor I / DWI

MTC Corrections•Bryan, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor I at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas. The position provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training to inmates, including facilitating DWI intervention classes and assessing recovery needs and re-offense risk. The counselor helps develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, maintains accurate and confidential records, and coordinates follow-up and aftercare resources for inmates preparing for release. Pay is $19.00 and is dependent on licensure. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts.

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, 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 will result in separation from employment.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training, and participate in inmate orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups in accordance with program standards and policies.
Facilitate DWI intervention classes.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations using valid measurement tools to assess inmates’ recovery needs and risk of re-offense.
Participate in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans based on evaluation results and inmates’ needs and recidivism risk.
Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and program statistics, and preserve the confidentiality of inmate records.
Compile data and submit reports and related documentation as appropriate.
Participate in sessions that teach and practice complex life skills, including assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality, and changing thinking errors.
Implement follow-up and aftercare plans for inmates before release and provide information about community resources for follow-up treatment placement.
Make recovery-oriented support groups available to all inmates.
Within 30 days of program completion, work with the treatment team to develop a comprehensive assessment plan for each caseload inmate, reflecting evaluation results and comments on participation and quality of completion in DWI programs.
Submit a copy of each comprehensive assessment plan to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary.