TDCJ - Substance Abuse Counselor II - Substance Use Treatment Programs

Job Description

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

* To expedite the application process, please attach your valid government-issued photo identification card, your social security card or proof of authorization to work in the United States, and your proof of education (official diploma or transcript) *

Job Duties:

In this role, you will provide substance use counseling, facilitate rehabilitation programming, support inmate reentry planning, and maintain compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards for a virtually delivered substance use program. Counselors work directly with inmates participating in treatment programs both virtually and in-person and help coordinate their transition to follow-up services.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).

Detailed oriented

Familiar with substance use screening tools and treatment programs

You are seeking to start your counseling career and gain supervised experience while working toward full LCDC or CCJP licensure.

You have a letter of registration as a Counselor Intern from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You already have one year of full-time, wage-earning experience in substance use treatment or substance use education.

You have experience in a therapeutic community environment.

Knowledge of substance use disorders, the disease model of addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders, and knowledge of counseling and recovery.

You have a 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.

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Substance Abuse Counselor II - Substance Use Treatment Program

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 Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                              process can be directed to:

Terri Goleman                                                                             Harmony Lopez

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

409-727-8400                                                                              936-437-3069

Terri.Golemon@tdcj.texas.gov                                                     hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

You graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED). Detailed oriented Familiar with substance use screening tools and treatment programs You are seeking to start your counseling career and gain supervised experience while working toward full LCDC or CCJP licensure. You have a letter of registration as a Counselor Intern from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.