Substance Abuse Counselor

Lubbock County•Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Work with other counselors in the CSCD and other CSOs to coordinate and implement a comprehensive outpatient substance abuse counseling program for offenders assigned to the program and, as time and caseload allow, other groups of offenders. The program incorporates a significant cognitive-behavioral component. The counselor uses approved clinical measurements and screening tools, follows department assessment procedures, collaborates on individual treatment plans, monitors offender progress, maintains documentation, and participates in treatment-team and specialty-court activities. The position may require travel outside the county to conduct counseling sessions and requires flexibility to work evenings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
Qualified Credentialed Counselor in one of the following areas: L.M.S.W., L.P.C., or LPC-Associate, with an emphasis in drug/alcohol abuse, psychometrics, diagnostics, mental health, or counseling.
Have a telephone number at which the applicant can be reached and access to reliable transportation.
May be required to travel out of the county to conduct substance abuse counseling sessions.
Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Must be knowledgeable in the use of a personal computer.
Must be able to work independently and efficiently.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings.
A criminal history will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of full-time paid work experience in the respective field of study is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use approved clinical measurements and screening tools, and follow department assessment procedures, to identify offenders’ strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences.
Work cooperatively with CSOs supervising substance abuse caseloads and attend scheduled meetings to develop individual treatment plans in accordance with TDCJ-CJAD Standard §165.35(c)(5).
Update and monitor offenders’ progress, problems, and needs with CSOs, and provide appropriate reward or sanction recommendations as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation and prepare written reports regarding offenders’ attendance, progress, cooperation, and participation in the treatment program.
Record and maintain progress notes documenting counseling sessions and summarize significant events throughout the treatment process for assigned offenders; update progress notes at least once per week.
Attend scheduled counseling and treatment team meetings to staff problem cases.
Abide by applicable TDCJ-CJAD Substance Abuse Treatment Standards for outpatient services.
Attend Specialty Court staffing and court sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.