Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Title

Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Work with the other counselor(s) in the CSCD, and other CSOs to coordinate and implement a comprehensive program of outpatient substance abuse counseling that incorporates a significant cognitive-behavioral component to offenders assigned to the outpatient substance abuse treatment program of the CSCD, and to other groups of offenders as time and caseload allows.

Essential Duties

• Use approved clinical measurements and screening tools as well as follow department assessment procedures to identify the strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences of the offenders served.
• Work cooperatively and attend scheduled meetings with the CSOs who supervise substance abuse caseloads to develop individual treatment plans in accordance with the TDCJ-CJAD Standard §165.35(c)(5) on the Case Management or Treatment Plan, and update/monitor progress, problems, and needs of the offenders with the CSOs, and provide appropriate reward/sanction recommendations as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare written reports on the offenders regarding their attendance, progress, cooperation, and general participation in the treatment program.
• Record and maintain progress notes documenting counseling sessions, and summarize significant events that occur throughout the treatment process on all offenders assigned to the counselor. Progress notes shall be updated at a minimum of once per week.
• Attend scheduled meetings with the counseling/treatment team to staff problem cases.
• Abide by all applicable TDCJ-CJAD Substance Abuse Treatment Standards for outpatient services.
• Attend Specialty Court staffing and court sessions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related fields. Must be a Qualified Credentialed Counselor in the following areas (L.M.S.W., L.P.C., LPC-Associate) with an emphasis in areas of drug/alcohol abuse, psychometrics, diagnostics, mental health, or counseling. At least two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in the respective field of study preferred. Must have a telephone number at which they can be reached and access to reliable transportation. May be required to travel out of the county to conduct substance abuse counseling sessions. A criminal history will be conducted. LPC-A $55,752.00 LPC $56,906.00

• Flexible Schedule
• Leave hours available upon hire
• Retirement match 2 to 1
• Lifetime retirement benefits (8 year vesting)

Supplemental Information

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Possess skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be knowledgeable in the use of a personal computer. Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the course of your shift; reach, grip, and use fine dexterity; push and pull objects; occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds; occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing; place arms above, at or below shoulder height; use of vision and depth perception; talking and hearing. The work environment is typically indoors, in an office setting, with a moderate noise level.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.