Substance Abuse Counselor I

Management and Training Corporation•San Diego, TX

32d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor I performs moderately complex substance abuse counseling work at the Ernestine Glossbrenner Unit in San Diego, Texas. The role plans, coordinates, and implements substance abuse counseling activities and coordinates with other departments to maximize resources for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation, in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The position reports to the substance abuse counselor II. The counselor provides treatment and recovery skills training to DWI inmates, evaluates recovery needs and re-offense risk, contributes to treatment planning, maintains confidential records, and supports aftercare and community treatment placement. The counselor also promotes positive social skills and helps maintain accountability and safety. Other duties may be assigned within the employee’s capabilities as determined by management. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts. Pay is $19.00 per hour for an intern and $21.00 per hour for a licensed counselor.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or possess a GED.
Possess a current valid LCDC-CI registration from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), or current valid CCJP-A certification from the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or be a Treatment Specialist; a Treatment Specialist must obtain LCDC-CI or CCJP-A within 180 days of hire.
Maintain valid registration or certification for continued employment in the position.
Possess or obtain an LCDC license or 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 terms will result in separation of employment, and the agreement will not be extended or renewed due to separation or acceptance of another position.
Possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training, and participate in inmate orientation, education, and individual and process counseling groups in accordance with program standards and policies.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations using a battery of valid measurement tools to assess DWI 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, complete, and confidential case reports, records, and statistics; compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
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 program participants 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 (CAP) for each inmate on the caseload, reflecting evaluation results and comments on participation and program completion.
Submit a copy of each CAP to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed; provide staff with regular feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and follow safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities.