Treatment Specialist

Job Description

Rate of pay: Starting at $16.00/hr.; Promote within 6 months to $19.00/hr. (once certified)


Work schedule: Full-time; 8-hour days Monday-Friday - Treatment Specialist Hours: West Side for SAFPF Males and Females are 6:30am-3:30pm. East Side for DWI and ISF Males is 8:00am-5:00pm.


Benefits include:

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Civic Duty
• Career advancement opportunities

Ready to begin a career in addiction treatment but not sure where to start? With Management & Training Corporation, we will provide you with the training and hours you need to become a certified counselor. Join our team of dedicated professionals at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas.

Position summary: You'll be responsible for performing didactic education work within DWI, ISF and/or SAFPF Programs. Work involves assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of activities; and coordinating with cognitive intervention coordinator and other departments to ensure the maximum utilization for resources available chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Essential responsibilities:

• Provides didactic sessions according to designated curricula within the programs as needed. Presents educational and Life Skill classes to assist clients with basic education on these topics.
• Guides and assists clients in complying with facility rules and regulations. Supervises client work functions in accordance with program policies such as morning wake up routines according to established schedules.
• Monitors client behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team staff. Notifies appropriate personnel of clients failing to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains client and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Adheres to the core functions within practicum guidelines in the Texas Administrative Code 140 of Texas Health and Human Services Commission LCDC-I licensure and Texas Certification Board for the CCJP-A certification.
• Adheres to the Ethical Standards of Care for HHSC and TCB.

Education and experience requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school, GED, or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in the field of psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or education is preferred
• Related experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post-hire requirements:

• Within 180 days of employment, must have a letter of registration as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I or CI) from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Applicant (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.

Why: The job is simple. Help humans break the cycle. Join our team and transform lives!

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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