TDCJ - Substance Abuse Counselor I, II - Substance

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.

For the full job description, refer to the Substance Abuse Counselor I and Substance Abuse Counselor II position descriptions.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

• Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED)
• Detail oriented
• Familiar with substance use screening tools and treatment programs
• Seeking to start counseling career and gain supervised experience while working toward full LCDC or CCJP licensure

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

• One year of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance use treatment or substance use education
• Experience in a therapeutic community environment
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, the disease model of addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders
• Knowledge of counseling and recovery

Additional Information

• Travel: None — position may make day trips, but no overnight trips
• Work Site Visits: