Job description

Work with a purpose! Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in the lives of people needing second chances.

East Texas Treatment Facility, the largest treatment facility within the state of Texas, is now hiring licensed substance abuse treatment professionals to provide individuals in the inside with hope, skills and opportunities for a better life.

Job location: Henderson, TX

Job responsibilities: A Substance Abuse Counselor I performs moderately complex substance abuse counseling work within the DWI / SAFPF / ISF programs. Work involves planning, coordinating and implementing substance abuse counseling activities. She/he will coordinate with other departments to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation ( MTC ) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice ( TDCJ ) directives.

Essential functions:

• Provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for potential program participation.
• Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of DWI/SAFPF/ISF offenders.
• Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview.
• Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Provides liaison to participants of training programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Implements follow-up and after care plans for offenders that participate in the program prior to their release; and disseminates information on community resources for offender placement in follow-up treatment.
• At the conclusion of the program, an Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each offender on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offender’s level of participation and quality of completion in the DWI/SAFPF/ISF programs.
• Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.
• Promote the development and positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property. Adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Position requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school, GED, or equivalent.
• 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 Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Applicant (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
• Selected applicants must obtain the Licensed Clinical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license or the Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification within five years from the date of their registration as a Counselor Intern or CCJP-A.
• Must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why: Help individuals break the cycle. Join our team and transform lives!

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Substance Abuse Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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