Substance Abuse Counselor II

Join Management and Training as a Substance Abuse Counselor II in Breckenridge, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.

• Maintain Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.

• Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of 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.

Requirements

• 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.

• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay rate: $24.00 per hour.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

Work with Management and Training in Breckenridge, Texas.