Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
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Job Description
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Schedule:FullTime MondayFriday 8hour shift
Benefit package includes:
- Medical vision and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Shortterm and longterm 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 Lucile Plane State Jail in Dayton 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 atrisk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy productive life.
Essential Duties:
- Provide instruction to the offenders for the DWI program.
- Interviews screens and evaluates offenders for potential program participation.
- Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
- Possess good communication skills and have demonstrated instructional ability.
- Use a variety of teaching strategies.
- Administer and evaluate pre and posttest instruments.
- Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use abuse or addiction.
- Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the reoffense risk of offenders.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
- Two years of fulltime wageearning experience in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) bythe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or current qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
- Required successful completion of the Texas DWI Education InService Training Program approved by DSHS and qualified to be a Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) administrator.
- A valid drivers license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record is also 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 sexual orientation gender identity disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in EVerify. 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 throughor.
Employment Type
Full-Time
