Substance Abuse Counselor III - Senior Counselor - Dominguez Unit (033804)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • San Antonio, TX

6h

About The Position

Performs advanced substance abuse counseling work. Work involves planning and coordinating
substance abuse counseling programs and activities; and supervising the work of others. Works
under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance use treatment, education, human services, psychology, social, sociology, behavioral science, or criminal justice.
• Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to include major course work in Substance Use Treatment, Education, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work Sociology, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field may be substituted for each six months of experience.
• Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) as defined by Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide oversight of LCDC-A or CCJP-A positions.
• Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
• Knowledge of substance use, substance use disorder, co-dependency, and other related disorders.
• Knowledge of the techniques and modalities of counseling and an understanding of substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Skill to observe, assess, evaluate, and analyze provided services and prepare related reports.
• Skill in motivational interviewing techniques.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Skill to train and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
• Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
• Screening and assessment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates substance use counseling programs; and coordinates with other departments, divisions, agencies, and community organizations for the delivery of counseling services to inmates with histories of substance use, substance use disorders, and addiction.
• Provides advanced specialized substance use assessments; provides counseling and recovery skills training; and participates in educational and confrontational groups in compliance with Substance Abuse Treatment Program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees