Substance Abuse Counselor I

Substance Abuse Counselor I (Pay Dependent on Licensure): $19.00 - $21.00 

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shift

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 Kyle
Correctional Center Programs Unit in Kyle, 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

1. 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.
2. Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely
with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
3. Interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for potential program
participation.
4. Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement
tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.
5. 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.
6. Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to
include workload statistics; and compiles data and submits reports and
related documentation as appropriate. 
7. 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.
8. 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 SAFPF/IPTC programs. 

Qualifications

* Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED)
required.
* Must have a current letter of registration as a Counselor Intern (LCDC-I)
from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) OR current valid
certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status
(CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction
Professionals.
* Select applicants must obtain the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
(LCDC) license or the Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP)
certification within five (5) years from the date of their registration as a
Counselor Intern or CCJP-A.
* Must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement (CCA) that will remain in effect
only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with
the CCA will result in separation from employment. CCAs will not be extended
or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or
acceptance of another position.
* Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving
record, unless waived by management.
* Must successfully complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) as well as
TDCJ approved annual in-service training requirements and background checks.
* Must maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A 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.

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