Chemical Dependency Coordinator

About the role

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.
• Performs complex technical assistance work; implements quality assurance utilization review procedures; and responds to inquiries regarding technical program and administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Affords assistance in monitoring, reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating quality of services; assists in compiling and analyzing data and preparing reports; and makes recommendations for improvements to treatment services.
• Promotes the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provides regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintains accountability of staff, offenders and property; adheres to safety practices.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) required.
• Bachelor's 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, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Each year of experience as described below more than the required two (2) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning substance abuse treatment experience.
• Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
• Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addictions Professionals or a current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
• Maintains a valid license or certification for continued employment in position.
• 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.

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

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.