TDCJ - Substance Abuse Counselor III - Senior Coun

About the role

In this role, you will provide substance use counseling, facilitate rehabilitation programming, support inmate reentry planning, assign and supervise the work of others and assist in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions while maintaining compliance with Substance Use Program standards.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in substance use treatment
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, the disease model of addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders, and knowledge of counseling and recovery
• 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

Skills

• Detail oriented
• Familiar with substance use screening tools and treatment programs
• Experience in a therapeutic community environment (preferred)
• Experience in the supervision of employees (preferred)

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: Andrea Canul, Hiring Manager — 936-437-2854, Andrea.Canul@tdcj.texas.gov
Application questions: Harmony Lopez, Human Resources — 936-437-3069, hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

This response is AI-generated, for reference only.