A Better Journey Therapeutic & Educational Services is a virtual provider of court-approved behavioral health and education programs for justice-involved individuals across Texas. We specialize in IOP, SOP, relapse prevention, and TDLR-approved DWI and drug offender education programs, with a commitment to supportive, nonjudgmental care.

Job Summary:

A Better Journey seeks a dedicated and compassionate certified TDLR Instructor who is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or LCDC-Intern to facilitate state-approved education programs. You will lead structured group sessions via Zoom and complete required reporting in accordance with state and program standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate virtual group sessions in accordance with TDLR curriculum
• Maintain accurate attendance and completion records
• Provide certificates and required documentation to referring agencies
• Submit reports on time via IntakeQ or designated systems
• Ensure all services are delivered ethically and professionally
• Maintain strong communication with clients and probation officers

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Active TDLR Instructor License for DWI Education, DWI Intervention, and DOEP
• LCDC or LCDC-I in the State of Texas
• Experience working with court-ordered or justice-involved clients
• Comfortable using Zoom and electronic documentation systems

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Available for weekend or evening courses
• Experience with IntakeQ or similar software

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate professionally with probation officers and court representatives.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with clients and work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities for substance use disorders.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Personal Attributes:
• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Flexible and adaptable with remote work and team meetings.
• Preferred qualifications include a personal history of substance use with a minimum of five years in recovery.

Working Conditions:

• Contract Full-time position, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Work is performed remotely in a professional setting.

Weekly Schedule:

• Full-time (weekly courses + IOP/SOP groups)
• Flexible hours with the ability to work from home.
• Shift options: Monday through Friday 3pm-10pm or Wednesday through Sunday 3pm-10pm. Split-Shift Wednesday through Sunday 9am- 12pm and 6pm - 10pm

Total Weekly Hours:

• 35 hours per week (approx.)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCDC (Preferred)
• TDLR Instructor License (Required)

Location:

• Texas (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: Remote