Substance Abuse Counselor II

Management and Training Corporation•San Diego, TX

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor II provides clinical supervision to Substance Abuse Counselor I employees and performs 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 available resources for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation and Texas Department of Criminal Justice directives. The position reports to the assistant program director. The counselor supports inmates with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction through evaluations, counseling, recovery-skills training, treatment planning, recovery-oriented support groups, and follow-up care. The role also maintains confidential case records and program data, contributes to continuity-of-care planning and parole documentation, and supervises and instructs staff. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts, and pays $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or GED.
Two years of full-time, wage-earning substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education experience.
Current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, or current valid licensure as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
Maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment in the position.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) before inmate contact.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both subject to Texas Department of Criminal Justice approval.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinate counseling services for inmates with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
Provide substance abuse counseling and recovery-skills training; participate in inmate orientation, education, individual counseling, and process counseling groups.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations using a battery of valid measurement tools to assess recovery needs.
Participate in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans based on evaluation results and assessments of inmate needs and recidivism risk.
Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics; protect the confidentiality of inmate records; compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
Participate in sessions teaching and practicing complex life skills, including individual counseling, family education, interactive sessions, and treatment planning.
Implement follow-up and aftercare plans before participating inmates are released, and provide information about community resources for follow-up treatment.
Make recovery-oriented support groups available to all inmates.
Within 90 days of program completion, work with the treatment team to establish a continuum-of-care service plan for applicable programs.
Submit a copy of the continuum-of-care service plan to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary for applicable programs.
Supervise others and assist in instructing them in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior, intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed, and providing staff feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.