Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $54,160.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
prescription drug benefits
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Civic duty leave
Military leave

Job Description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is a reputable organization specializing in correctional facility management and offender rehabilitation programs across the United States. MTC is dedicated to creating a positive social impact by providing safe and secure environments for both staff and offenders. Its foundation emphasizes caring for others, giving back to the community, and helping at-risk populations achieve success through structured rehabilitative treatment. With numerous facilities under its management, MTC offers various programs designed to address the unique needs of offenders, preparing them for reintegration into society as productive and healthy individuals.\n\nThe Kyle Correctional Center Programs Unit in Kyle, Texas, operated by MTC, is seeking a highly qualified Chemical Dependency Counselor to join their team. This is a full-time position offering a competitive annual salary of $54,160 and a standard Monday through Friday schedule with 8-hour shifts. The role primarily involves planning and coordinating chemical dependency counseling programs aimed at offenders with substance abuse histories. The counselor will conduct comprehensive assessments using validated tools to evaluate offenders' recovery needs and risks of re-offense. In collaboration with clinical and correctional staff, the counselor participates in developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each offender's severity level and personal characteristics. \n\nCounselors also lead educational groups, orientation sessions, and individual therapy, focusing on recovery skills and maintaining a therapeutic community environment within the facility. Maintaining accurate and timely offender records, providing statistical data and reports, and compiling progress summaries to support parole decisions are critical components of the role. The Kyle Correctional Center's program emphasizes a peer-driven therapeutic community approach, fostering an environment that supports positive behavioral change and ongoing recovery. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both offenders and correctional officers. It offers a meaningful opportunity to impact lives positively, contribute to public safety, and be part of a dedicated team focused on rehabilitation and reentry success.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • three years full-time wage-earning program administration or counseling experience
  • current licensure as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or valid certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) or Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC)
  • current CPR and first aid certifications
  • valid Texas driver's license
  • successful completion of annual in-service training
  • passing annual background check approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice
  • therapeutic community environment experience preferred
  • experience in supervision preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by CHEA or USDE
  • major coursework in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred
  • three years full-time wage-earning program administration or counseling experience required
  • current licensure as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by Texas Department of State Health Services or certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) or Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to provide substance abuse treatment
  • therapeutic community environment experience preferred
  • experience in supervision of employees preferred
  • must hold current CPR and first aid certifications
  • valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record

Job Duties

  • Assist in planning chemical dependency counseling programs
  • coordinate the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction
  • provide comprehensive evaluations using valid measurement tools to assess recovery needs and re-offense risk
  • participate in Individual Treatment Plan development based on assessments and clinical interviews
  • provide counseling, recovery skills training, and conduct offender orientation, educational, individual, and process counseling groups
  • maintain a Therapeutic Community within the facility collaborating with correctional staff
  • maintain offender records, compile data, submit reports and documentation
  • develop Individual Progress Summaries reflecting offender participation and program quality
  • submit Progress Summaries to the Parole Division for inclusion in Parole Case Summaries

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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