Senior Substance Abuse Counselor
Location: Lockhart, TX
Job ID: 49238
Facility: Corrections
Description
MTC is hiring a Senior Substance Abuse Counselor looking to give people hope, skills, and opportunities for a better life. $48,000.00/year starting pay.
Position title: Senior Substance Abuse Counselor
Facility name: Gregory S. Coleman Unit
Location: 1400 MLK Jr. Industrial Blvd., Lockhart, Texas
Work schedule: Full-time; 8-hour days
Position requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council of Higher Education (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major Course work in Criminal Justices, Behavioral Science or a related field.
- Four (4) years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education.
- Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
- A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Position Summary:
Directly supervises the substance abuse counselor I & IIs. Work involves planning, coordinating and implementing substance abuse counseling activities and coordinating with other departments to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with MTC & TDCJ.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
