Treatment Specialist
About The Position
The Treatment Specialist performs didactic education work within DWI, ISF, and/or SAFPF programs at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas. The role assists with planning, coordinating, and implementing activities, and coordinates with the cognitive intervention coordinator and other departments to make effective use of resources for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The position is full-time, with eight-hour workdays Monday through Friday. West Side SAFPF male and female program hours are 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; East Side DWI and ISF male program hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with promotion to $19.00 per hour within six months once certified. MTC provides training and hours toward becoming a certified counselor.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school, GED, or equivalent.
- A valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required unless waived by management.
- Within 180 days of employment, must obtain a letter of registration as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I or CI) from the Texas Department of State Health Services, or hold current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Applicant (CCJP-A) approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
Nice To Haves
- An associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, or education is preferred.
- Related experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides didactic sessions according to designated curricula and presents educational and life-skills classes to help clients learn the topics.
- Guides and assists clients in complying with facility rules and regulations.
- Supervises client work functions according to program policies, including morning wake-up routines and established schedules.
- Monitors client behavior and reports incidents or inappropriate or unusual behavior to appropriate treatment team staff.
- Notifies appropriate personnel when clients fail to comply with policies and procedures.
- Maintains client and other records regarding services provided, including workload statistics; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
- Follows the core functions in practicum guidelines under Texas Administrative Code 140 for LCDC-I licensure and CCJP-A certification.
- Adheres to the Ethical Standards of Care for HHSC and TCB.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Bereavement leave, military leave, and civic duty leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Training and hours toward becoming a certified counselor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
