I. JOB SUMMARY
Performs advanced substance abuse counseling work. Work involves planning and coordinating
substance abuse counseling programs and activities; and supervising the work of others. Works
under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Plans and evaluates substance use counseling programs; and coordinates with other
departments, divisions, agencies, and community organizations for the delivery of counseling
services to inmates with histories of substance use, substance use disorders, and addiction.
B. Provides advanced specialized substance use assessments; provides counseling and recovery
skills training; and participates in educational and confrontational groups in compliance with
Substance Abuse Treatment Program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
C. Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical
feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as
appropriate.
D. Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures,
and functions.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance use treatment, education,
human services, psychology, social, sociology, behavioral science, or criminal justice.
Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization
recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United
States Department of Education (USDE) to include major course work in Substance Use
Treatment, Education, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work Sociology, Behavioral
Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field may be substituted for each six months of
experience.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
5. Screening and assessment experience preferred.
6. Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas
Department of State Health Services, current valid certification as a Certified Criminal
Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or
current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) as defined by Texas Health and
Human Services Commission to provide oversight of LCDC-A or CCJP-A positions.
Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of substance use, substance use disorder, co-dependency, and other related
disorders.
2. Knowledge of the techniques and modalities of counseling and an understanding of
substance use recovery.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
5. Skill to observe, assess, evaluate, and analyze provided services and prepare related
reports.
6. Skill in motivational interviewing techniques.
7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
12. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.
13. Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,
alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate
motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and
automobile.
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.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
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.
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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.
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