Treatment Specialist

About the role

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the Havens Unit in Brownwood, Texas. Our foundation is based upon the philosophy 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

• Provides didactic sessions according to designated curricula within the program.
• Presents education and life skills classes to assist offenders with basic education on these topics.
• Maintains a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
• Guides and assists offenders in complying with facility rules and regulations.
• Supervises offender work functions in accordance with program policies such as morning wake‑up routines according to established schedules.
• Monitors offender behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team staff.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of offenders failing to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains offender and other records regarding services provided, including workload statistics; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Assists with development of an Individual Progress Summary for each offender to reflect evaluation results together with comments about participation and quality of completion in the SAFPF/IPTC programs.
• Adheres to the core functions within practicum guidelines of Department of State Health Services LCDC‑I licensure and Texas Certification Board of Addictions Professionals CCJP‑A certification.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED).
• Associate's degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, or education is preferred; related experience is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Within 180 days of employment, must have a letter of registration as a CL from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a CCJP‑A as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
• Must successfully complete annual in‑service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Full‑Time, Monday – Friday, 8‑hour shifts may vary

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life 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