Substance Abuse Counselor II

Addiction CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

Benefit Package Includes

  • Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Bereavement leave
  • Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties

  • Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
  • Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of DWI 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 programs.
  • Submit a copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.
  • Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Two (2) 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) 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’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
  • Must successfully complete annual, TDCJ approved background checks and in-service training requirements.
  • Must maintain a valid license or certification for continued employment.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify.

We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here

Key Responsibilities

The counselor assists in planning and coordinating chemical dependency counseling programs for offenders with histories of substance abuse. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations, maintaining offender records, and developing individual progress summaries.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementIndividual treatment planningCrisis interventionData reportingClinical interviewingRisk assessmentSupervision

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in substance use / addiction counselorranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$51k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Texas703 active13,605 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 18% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment703 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor II at Management and Training a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$50k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Management and Training

Education Administration Programs
Centerville, Utah
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Paid time off (PTO)

Living in Bryan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · College Station-Bryan, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.