Substance Abuse Counselor II

Management and Training Corporation•Bryan, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor II at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas. The role supports people with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction, including DWI offenders, by helping plan and coordinate counseling services and assess recovery needs and re-offense risk. The counselor contributes to individualized treatment planning, delivers counseling and recovery-skills training, and participates in orientation, education, and individual and process counseling groups in accordance with program standards and policies. The position also involves maintaining offender records, compiling evaluation statistics and reports, preparing an Individual Progress Summary for each offender on the caseload at program completion, and submitting a copy to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary. The counselor supervises the work of others and assists in instructing staff in program methods, procedures, and functions.

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.
Current valid Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license, 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.
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, and participate in offender orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards and policies.
Maintain offender and service records, provide statistical feedback on evaluations, compile data, and submit reports and related documentation.
Develop an Individual Progress Summary for each offender on the caseload at the conclusion of the program, reflecting evaluation results, participation, and quality of program completion.
Submit the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary.
Supervise the work of others and assist in instructing them in program methods, procedures, and functions.