Substance Abuse Counselor I
$39,520–$43,680 year
On-siteBrownwood, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training while participating in offender orientation, educational, and individual process counseling groups. Maintain a Therapeutic Community environment by working closely with correctional staff to create a peer-driven living space. Interview, screen, and evaluate offenders for program participation using valid measurement tools to assess recovery needs and re-offense risk. Develop Individual Treatment Plans based on offender characteristics and comprehensive assessments, then maintain records and compile data for reports. Implement follow-up and after-care plans for offenders prior to release by disseminating community resource information. Create Individual Progress Summaries at program conclusion reflecting evaluation results and participation quality. Full-time Monday through Friday shifts with pay dependent on licensure.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED)
- Must have a current letter of registration as a Counselor Intern from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), or current valid certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals
- Must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date
- A valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record
- Must successfully complete annual, TDCJ approved background checks and in-service training requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Selected 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
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