Substance Abuse Counselor I

About the Role

Substance Abuse Counselor I at Management and Training in [object Object]. Salary: $19/hr (Est. $40k-$43k/year). Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
• 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 offenders.
• Provides liaison to participants of training programs, workshops, and seminars.

Requirements

• Substance Abuse Counselor I (Licensed): $21.00 per hour
• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED) required.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
• Must maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

Work Schedule

• Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts