Treatment Specialist
About The Position
Ready to begin a career in addiction treatment but not sure where to start? With Management & Training Corporation, we will provide you with the training and hours you need to become a certified counselor. Join our team of dedicated professionals at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas. Position summary: You'll be responsible for performing didactic education work within DWI, ISF and/or SAFPF Programs. Work involves assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of activities; and coordinating with cognitive intervention coordinator and other departments to ensure the maximum utilization for resources available chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
- Within 180 days of employment, must have a letter of registration as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I or CI) from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Applicant (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in the field of psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or education is preferred
- Related experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provides didactic sessions according to designated curricula within the programs as needed.
- Presents educational and Life Skill classes to assist clients with basic education on these topics.
- Guides and assists clients in complying with facility rules and regulations.
- Supervises client work functions in accordance with program policies such as morning wake up routines according to established schedules.
- Monitors client behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team staff.
- Notifies appropriate personnel of clients failing to comply with policies and procedures.
- Maintains client and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
- Adheres to the core functions within practicum guidelines in the Texas Administrative Code 140 of Texas Health and Human Services Commission LCDC-I licensure and Texas Certification Board for the 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 Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Civic Duty
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
