Substance Abuse Counselor II

MTC Corrections•Bryan, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor II works at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas, supporting treatment and recovery for offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction. The role helps plan chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinates counseling services, including assessment and treatment planning for DWI offenders. The counselor provides recovery-skills training and participates in offender orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups. The position also maintains service and offender records, compiles evaluation data and reports, and prepares an Individual Progress Summary for each offender on caseload at program completion. The role supervises the work of others and helps instruct staff in program methods and procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).
Two years of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education.
A current valid Texas Department of State Health Services Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license, or current valid Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification from the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or a current qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
A valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual TDCJ-approved background checks and in-service training requirements.
Maintain a valid license or certification for continued employment.

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 findings, 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 procedures.
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 caseload at program completion, documenting evaluation results and participation and completion quality.
Submit a copy of each Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary.
Supervise the work of others and assist in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.