Substance Abuse Counselor III Senior Counselor Rehabilitation and Reentry Division Hutchins State Jail (033757)

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Three years full-time wage-earning experience in substance use treatment education
human services psychology social sociology behavioral science or criminal justice.
Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization
recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United
States Department of Education (USDE) to include major course work in Substance Use
Treatment Education Human Services Psychology Social Work Sociology Behavioral
Science Criminal Justice or a related field may be substituted for each six months of
experience.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

4. Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.

5. Screening and assessment experience preferred.

6. Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas
Department of State Health Services current valid certification as a Certified Criminal
Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or
current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) as defined by Texas Health and
Human Services Commission to provide oversight of LCDC-A or CCJP-A positions.

Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of substance use substance use disorder co-dependency and other related
disorders.

2. Knowledge of the techniques and modalities of counseling and an understanding of
substance use recovery.

3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes.

4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures
rules and regulations preferred.

5. Skill to observe assess evaluate and analyze provided services and prepare related
reports.

6. Skill in motivational interviewing techniques.

7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

8. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.

9. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

10. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.

12. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.

13. Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend
repeatedly climb stairs identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze
alphabetize lift and carry under 15 lbs. perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate
motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working
protracted or irregular hours and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone dolly and
automobile.

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced substance abuse counseling work. Work involves planning and coordinating
substance abuse counseling programs and activities; and supervising the work of others. Works
under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Plans and evaluates substance use counseling programs; and coordinates with other
departments divisions agencies and community organizations for the delivery of counseling
services to inmates with histories of substance use substance use disorders and addiction.

B. Provides advanced specialized substance use assessments; provides counseling and recovery
skills training; and participates in educational and confrontational groups in compliance with
Substance Abuse Treatment Program standards guidelines policies and procedures.

C. Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical
feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as
appropriate.

D. Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods procedures
and functions.

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

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

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.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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