Substance Abuse Counselor I / DWI
Listed compensation
$19/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor I (Pay Dependent on Licensure): $19.00
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
1. Provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in inmate orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
2. Facilitate DWI intervention classes.
3. Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of DWI inmates.
4. Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan (CTP) which is developed based on results of an evaluation battery designed to assess inmate needs and risk associated with recidivism.
5. Maintains accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics necessary for the evaluation of the program. Maintain confidentiality of inmate records. Compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
6. Participates in sessions designed to teach and practice complex life skills such as assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality and changing thinking errors.
7. Implements follow-up and after care plans for inmates that participate in the program prior to their release; and disseminates information on community resources for inmate placement in follow-up treatment.
8. Make available to all inmates, recovery oriented support groups.
9. Within 30 days of completion of the program, works with the treatment team to develop a comprehensive assessment plan (CAP) for each inmate on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the inmate’s level of participation and quality of completion in the DWI programs.
10. Submit copy of the CAP to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
- Must possess current valid letter of registration as License Chemical Dependency Counselor-Counselor Intern (LCDC-CI) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals and Certified Program Instructor-DWI (CPI-DWI).
- Must maintain valid registration or certification for continued employment in position.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) within five (5) years from the date of their registration as an LCDC-CI Counselor Intern or CCJP-A.
- Must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date.
- Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation of employment. Credential Contingency Agreement will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation of employment or acceptance of another position.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.
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, 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 provides substance abuse counseling, facilitates DWI intervention classes, and develops comprehensive treatment plans for inmates. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate case records and monitoring inmate progress toward recovery and recidivism reduction.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Management and Training ranks #13 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor I / DWI at Management and Training a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. 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 ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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