Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Company: Management & Training Corporation
Location: Kyle
Posted on: September 12, 2021

Job Description:

***  $1,000 BONUS POTENTIAL ***

Begin a meaningful career in substance abuse treatment today at the Kyle Correctional Center located in Kyle, Texas. At Kyle, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the tools necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. In addition to competitive wages and an opportunity to impact lives, MTC team members enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Travel insurance
• Education assistance

Job Summary

Substance Abuse Counselors Interns provide substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Maintain a Treatment Community within the facility working closely with correctional staff. Provide a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs. Maintain offender records and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics. Implement follow-up and after care plans for offenders.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school, GED, or equivalent.  
• Must have a letter of registration as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern ( CI ) or a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor ( LCDC ) license from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status ( CCJP-A ) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
• Selected applicants must obtain the Licensed Clinical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license or the Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification within five (5) years from the date of their registration as a Counselor Intern or CCJP-A.
• 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.
• Must maintain valid Counselor Intern status  (CI), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license or CCJP-A certification for continued employment in position.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

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