TDCJ - Substance Abuse Counselor I-II - Substance Use Treatment Programs

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

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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. Counselors work directly with inmates participating in treatment programs and help coordinate their transition to follow-up services after release.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

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

You are detailed oriented

You are 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'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.

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

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Substance Abuse Counselor I - Substance Use Treatment Program

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:                           

Cynthia Reeves                                                                          Harmony Lopez

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

806-381-7080                                                                              936-437-3069

[email protected]                                                 [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

**This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions, 

consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education     

and experience.**                                                   

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.