Substance Abuse Counselor I, II Substance Use Treatment Program Statewide

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
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EMAIL

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Substance Abuse Counselor I

Salary: B16 $3800.80/month

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Abuse Counselor II

Salary: B17 $4404.50/month

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salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will be reduced by 2.5%.**

Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign aCredential 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 from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employees separation from employment or acceptance of another position.

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**This is a Career Ladder position. When filling the available positions
consideration will be given to the selected applicants education
experience licensure and credentials.**

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Apply once annually for multiple positions through this posting. Indicate your desired locations in the geographic preference box in the application. Once your application is received you will be emailed a statement of availability to complete and upload to your application. Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old. We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available.Applicants not meeting the requirements will be notified by email.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex substance use counseling work. Work involves treatment rehabilitation and reentry for rehabilitating inmates in a substance use treatment or rehabilitation program; and training others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Interviews screens and assesses inmates for service needs and potential program participation; develops and implements treatment plans; participates in educational groups; and develops a reentry plan in compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards guidelines policies and procedures.

B. Provides substance use counseling and recovery skills training; monitors the operation of peer support and twelve-step recovery groups; and compiles related data and documentation.

C. Compiles data and prepares and submits correspondence reports and other documents; and maintains inmate records and reports pertaining to services provided inmate progress and workload statistics.

D. Conducts substance use program orientation sessions; conducts training programs workshops and seminars; and presents educational programs on substance use.

E. Implements follow-up after care and reentry plans for inmates that participate in the program prior to their release; and makes relevant appointments and disseminates information on community resources for inmate placement in follow-up treatment.

F. Presents programming training education clinical groups and sessions via virtual platform as required.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.