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TDCJ - Substance Abuse Counselor I-II - Substance

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice · Amarillo, TX · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

About the role

In this role, you will provide substance use counseling, facilitate rehabilitation programming, support inmate reentry planning, and maintain compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards. Counselors work directly with inmates participating in treatment programs and help coordinate their transition to follow-up services after release.

Responsibilities

  • Provide substance use counseling to inmates
  • Facilitate rehabilitation programming
  • Support inmate reentry planning
  • Maintain compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards
  • Coordinate transition to follow-up services after release

Requirements

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

  • You graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED)
  • You are detail-oriented
  • You are familiar with substance use screening tools and treatment programs
  • You are seeking to start your counseling career and gain supervised experience while working toward full LCDC or CCJP licensure

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

  • You already have one year of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance use treatment or substance use education
  • You have experience in a therapeutic community environment
  • You have knowledge of substance use disorders, the disease model of addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders, and knowledge of counseling and recovery

Additional Information

  • Travel: None (position may make day trips, but no overnight trips)
  • Work Site Visits: No
  • Study Material: No
  • Pre-Service Training Academy: Not required
  • Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous
  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment

This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions, consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education and experience.

Military Preference

To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Additional Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. Resources for translating military experience into civilian job terms include:

  • Texas Skills to Work
  • O*NET Online
  • State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions
  • CareerOneStop

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

Questions concerning this position can be directed to:
Cynthia Reeves, Hiring Manager
806-381-7080
Cynthia.Reeves@tdcj.texas.gov

Questions concerning the application process can be directed to:
Harmony Lopez, Human Resources
936-437-3069
hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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