Treatment Counselor - TX LCDC; Substance Abuse

Treatment Counselor - TX LCDC (Substance Abuse)

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$23.64 per hour
At Core Civic, we do more than manage inmates; we care for people. Core Civic is currently seeking Treatment Counselors, TX LCDC, Community Corrections (Substance Abuse) who have a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with Core Civic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on‑going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).
• Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field is required.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• TX LCDC required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement:
  Must be at least 18 years of age.

Core Civic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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