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Substance Abuse Counselor I, II - Substance Use Treatment Use Program -Johnston Unit (039084 037958 037959 037962 037276 037238)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
place Winnsboro, 75494
local_atm $3800.8333 - 4404.5 USD /MONTH
Organization: REENTRY & INTEGRATION
Primary Location: United States-Texas-WINNSBORO
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Travel Moderate
Salary/Salary Range: $3,800.80 - $4,404.50 Pay Basis: Monthly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Hazardous Pay
Training Academy: No
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Feb 2, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Feb 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM


JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex substance use counseling work. Work involves treatment, rehabilitation, and reentry for rehabilitating inmates in a substance use treatment or rehabilitation program; and training others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Interviews, screens, and assesses inmates for service needs and potential program participation; develops and implements treatment plans; participates in educational groups; and develops a reentry plan in compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

B. Provides substance use counseling and recovery skills training; monitors the operation of peer support and twelve-step recovery groups; and compiles related data and documentation.

C. Compiles data and prepares and submits correspondence, reports, and other documents; and maintains inmate records and reports pertaining to services provided, inmate progress, and workload statistics.

D. Conducts substance use program orientation sessions; conducts training programs, workshops, and seminars; and presents educational programs on substance use.

E. Implements follow-up, after care, and reentry plans for inmates that participate in the program prior to their release; and makes relevant appointments and disseminates information on community resources for inmate placement in follow-up treatment.

F. Presents programming, training, education, clinical groups and sessions via virtual platform as required.

  • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Substance Abuse Counselor I
Salary: B16 $3,800.80/month
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/040158.pdf

Substance Abuse Counselor II
Salary: B17 $4,404.50/month
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/040159.pdf

**The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will be reduced by 2.5%.**

Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect
only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result
in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee's separation from employment or acceptance of another position.

For details on license/certification, see:
http://www.tcbap.org

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us

**This is a Career Ladder position. When filling the available positions,
consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education,
experience, licensure, and credentials.**

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*


Additional Information


Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Occupation Specialty Code


The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

EEO Statement


The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.