Addiction Severity Index Tester (Counselor III)

About the role

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, 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 at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.
• Designs and implements complex programs treatment and discharge plans for offenders; and conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.
• Absorb independent clinical responsibility for all offenders including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Collaborate with supervisor or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on specific case related issues to maintain continuity of care, and to aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals for offenders through individual and group counseling.
• Conduct evaluation tests for offenders to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of offenders.
• Provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist program director and treatment team.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of offenders and review status of offenders.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and offenders.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree 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). 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) may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Four (4) years full-time wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas Commission of Professional Counselors, or current licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) by the Texas Board of Psychological Examiners.
• Treatment community environment experience preferred.
• Must hold a current CPR certification and maintain a valid license for continued employment.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete a TDCJ approved Correctional Awareness Training (CAT), annual in-service training requirements, and annual background check.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Psychological Associate.

Skills

• Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.
• Ability to design and implement complex programs treatment and discharge plans for offenders.
• Ability to conduct evaluations and make referrals for offenders.
• Ability to provide recommendations regarding discharge plans and make case presentations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and monitor offender status.
• Ability to collaborate with supervisors and other professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Lifetime insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Civic duty and military leave.

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts