Substance Abuse Counselor II

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.

Now hiring licensed substance abuse treatment professionals to provide individuals in the inside with hope, skills and opportunities for a better life.

Position title: Substance Abuse Counselor II

Facility name: A.M. "Mac" Stringfellow Unit

Location: 1200 FM 655, Rosharon, TX 77583

Rate of pay: $22.00 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time; 8-hour days

Benefit package includes:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (9 total)
• Professional development assistance
• Opportunities for career advancement

Job responsibilities: Substance Abuse Counselor IIs directly supervise the Substance Abuse Counselor Is. They perform highly complex substance abuse counseling work within Substance Abuse Felony Punishment facility (SAFPF)/In-Prison Therapeutic Community (IPTC) programs.  Work involves planning, coordinating, and implementing substance abuse counseling activities as well as coordinating 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:

1. Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
2. Maintain a therapeutic community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.

1. Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.
2. 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.
3. Provides 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.
4. Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
5. 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 SAFP/IPTC programs.
6. Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.
7. Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions. 
8. Coordinate or participate in transition meetings.
9. 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.
10. 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 or equivalent or GED. 
• Two years of 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) or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or current qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

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.
• Must maintain valid license or certification for continued employment in position.

Why: The job is simple. Help humans break the cycle. Join our team and transform lives!

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