About this role
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Substance Abuse Counselor I
Salary: B16 $3,800.80/month
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/040158.pdf
Substance Abuse Counselor II
Salary: B17 $4,404.50/month
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/040159.pdf
The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will be reduced by 2.5%25.
Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential 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 employee's separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
For details on license/certification, see:
http://www.tcbap.org
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us
This is a Career Ladder position. When filling the available positions,
consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education,
experience, licensure, and credentials.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Other facts
About Texas Department of Criminal Justice
For more than 36,000 dedicated public servants, our mission is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society and assist victims of crime. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is the Lone Star State’s largest state agency and manages more than 146,000 offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with the TDCJ. The agency also provides funding and certain oversight of community supervision and is responsible for the supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or mandatory supervision.
What you'll do
- The Substance Abuse Counselor performs complex counseling work focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of inmates in a substance use program. Responsibilities include assessing inmates, developing treatment plans, conducting educational sessions, and implementing reentry plans.
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