Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by CHEA or USDE.
• Four years of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor by the Texas Department of State Health Services, a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas Commission of Professional Counselors, or a Licensed Psychological Associate by the Texas Board of Psychological Examiners.
• Current CPR certification and maintenance of a valid license for continued employment.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
• Each year of qualifying experience in excess of the required four years may substitute for 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Major coursework in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
• Experience in a therapeutic community environment.
• Experience supervising employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinate delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
• Provide comprehensive evaluations using valid measurement tools to assess DWI offenders' recovery needs and risk of re-offense.
• Participate in developing Individual Treatment Plans based on assessment results, collateral information, and clinical interviews.
• Provide counseling and recovery-skills training, and participate in offender orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program requirements.
• Maintain offender and service records, including statistical feedback on evaluations; compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
• Develop an Individual Progress Summary for each offender on the caseload at program conclusion, documenting evaluation results and comments on participation and completion quality.
• Submit a copy of each Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division for inclusion in the Parole Case Summary.
• Supervise the addiction severity index tester and Substance Abuse Counselor II staff; supervise the work of others and assist in instructing them in program methods, procedures, and functions.
• Coordinate with other departments to support use of available resources for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent's capabilities, as determined by management.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D).
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.