Substance Abuse Counselor II

Management and Training Corporation•Kyle, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor II at the Kyle Correctional Center Programs Unit in Kyle, Texas. The role supports offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction by helping plan chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinating counseling services. It includes assessing recovery needs and re-offense risk with valid measurement tools, contributing to individualized treatment plans, and providing counseling and recovery skills training in accordance with program standards and policies. The counselor maintains records, compiles data, and submits reports and related documentation. At program completion, the counselor develops an Individual Progress Summary for each offender on the caseload, including evaluation results and observations on participation and completion, and submits a copy to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary. The role also supervises others and helps instruct them in program methods, procedures, and functions. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8-hour shifts. Pay is $24.00 per hour.

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, 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.
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 recovery needs and re-offense risk.
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 compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
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 program conclusion, including evaluation results and comments on participation and quality of completion in SAFPF/IPTC programs.
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 them in program methods, procedures, and functions.