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Lockhart, TX, United States

Substance Abuse Counselor I

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.00 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Pay: $19.00 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 Gregory S.

Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, 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 Functions

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.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • 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.

Post Hire Requirements

  • Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact.

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.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides substance abuse treatment, facilitates DWI intervention classes, and develops comprehensive treatment plans for inmates. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate case records and teaching life skills such as anger management and goal setting.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and hold a valid LCDC-CI or CCJP-A certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services or Texas Certification Board. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check and correctional awareness training are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Case managementTreatment planningCrisis interventionData reportingRecord keeping

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor I 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 Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,292 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% 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).

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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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 70% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

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  • No weekends

Living in Lockhart

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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)