TDCJ - Substance Abuse Counselor III - Addiction S

Job Duties

In this role, you will provide advanced specialized substance use and substance use disorder assessments in compliance with substance use treatment program standards guidelines, policies, and procedures. This position also assists in substance use treatment programs and coordinates with other departments, divisions, and agencies, for the delivery of treatment services to inmates with histories of substance use, abuse, and/or addiction.

You'd be a GOOD fit if

• You are detail oriented
• You have experience in substance use treatment.
• You have a current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or a current qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.

You'd be a GREAT fit if

• Familiar with substance use screening tools, assessments and treatment programs.
• You have experience working with incarcerated individuals.
• 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 Required: No
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Questions concerning this position: Andrea Canul, Hiring Manager, 936-437-2854, Andrea.Canul@tdcj.texas.gov

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

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