Sr Substance Abuse Counselor

Pay: $49160 Annual Salary

Schedule:FullTime MondayFriday

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 Fabian Dale Dominguez State Jail in San Antonio 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:

1. Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use abuse or addiction.
2. Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the reoffense risk of offenders.
3. 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.
4. Provides counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards guidelines policies and procedures.
5. Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
6. At the conclusion of the program an Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each offender on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offenders level of participation and quality of completion in the DWI programs.
7. Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.
8. Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods procedures and functions.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent or GED.
• Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Criminal Justice Behavioral Science or a related field preferred.
• Each year of experience as described below more than the required four 4 years may be substituted for thirty 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university on a yearforyear basis.
• Four 4 years fulltime wageearning experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) identified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Therapeutic community environment experience preferred. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual inservice 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 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.