REENTRY & INTEGRATION
Substance Abuse Counselor III- Addiction Severity Index Tester - Dominguez Unit
REENTRY & INTEGRATION, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor III - Addiction Severity Index Tester - Dominguez Unit (033805) (26000039)
Organization Organization:
REENTRY & INTEGRATION
Primary Location Primary Location:
United States - Texas - SAN ANTONIO
Job Job:
Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status Employee Status:
Regular
Schedule Schedule:
Full-time
Travel: Moderate
Salary/Salary Range:
$4,759.50 (RET 2.5% Less)
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Site Visits:
No
Study Material:
No
Overtime Status Overtime Status:
Non-exempt
Job Posting Job Posting:
Jan 7, 2026, 2:28:16 PM
Closing Date Closing Date:
Jan 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
I. JOB SUMMARY Performs advanced substance abuse counseling work. Work involves planning and coordinating substance abuse counseling programs and activities. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in substance use treatment programs; coordinates with other departments, divisions, agencies, and community organizations for the delivery of treatment services to inmates with histories of substance use, substance use disorders, abuse, or addiction.
Provides advanced specialized substance use and substance use disorder assessments in compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided, including statistical feedback on evaluations; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation.
Assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training
Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance use treatment, education, human services, psychology, social work, sociology, behavioral science, or criminal justice. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by CHEA or USDE to include major course work in Substance Use Treatment, Education, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice or a related field may be substituted for each six months of experience.
Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
Screening and assessment experience preferred.
Current valid licensure/certification as listed (e.g., LCDC, CCJP, LPC, LPA) by Texas authorities, or current valid licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate. Must maintain valid license or certification for continued employment in this position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of substance use, substance use disorder, co-dependency, and related disorders.
Knowledge of counseling assessment techniques and understanding of substance use recovery.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
Knowledge of agency and departmental structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations (preferred).
Skill to observe, assess, evaluate, and analyze provided services and prepare related reports.
Skill in motivational interviewing techniques.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish (preferred).
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
Working conditions include indoor work, proximity to machines with moving parts, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, irregular hours, and travel by car, van, bus, and airplane.
Equipment used includes computer, calculator, copier, fax, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information:
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out with full employment history, including job titles, employer names, dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, and description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. Incomplete applications may be rejected. If an interview is scheduled, reasonable accommodation requests should be communicated to the hiring representative. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupational Specialty Code: The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
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Organization Organization:
REENTRY & INTEGRATION
Primary Location Primary Location:
United States - Texas - SAN ANTONIO
Job Job:
Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status Employee Status:
Regular
Schedule Schedule:
Full-time
Travel: Moderate
Salary/Salary Range:
$4,759.50 (RET 2.5% Less)
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Site Visits:
No
Study Material:
No
Overtime Status Overtime Status:
Non-exempt
Job Posting Job Posting:
Jan 7, 2026, 2:28:16 PM
Closing Date Closing Date:
Jan 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
I. JOB SUMMARY Performs advanced substance abuse counseling work. Work involves planning and coordinating substance abuse counseling programs and activities. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in substance use treatment programs; coordinates with other departments, divisions, agencies, and community organizations for the delivery of treatment services to inmates with histories of substance use, substance use disorders, abuse, or addiction.
Provides advanced specialized substance use and substance use disorder assessments in compliance with Substance Use Treatment Program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided, including statistical feedback on evaluations; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation.
Assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training
Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance use treatment, education, human services, psychology, social work, sociology, behavioral science, or criminal justice. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by CHEA or USDE to include major course work in Substance Use Treatment, Education, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice or a related field may be substituted for each six months of experience.
Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
Screening and assessment experience preferred.
Current valid licensure/certification as listed (e.g., LCDC, CCJP, LPC, LPA) by Texas authorities, or current valid licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate. Must maintain valid license or certification for continued employment in this position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of substance use, substance use disorder, co-dependency, and related disorders.
Knowledge of counseling assessment techniques and understanding of substance use recovery.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
Knowledge of agency and departmental structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations (preferred).
Skill to observe, assess, evaluate, and analyze provided services and prepare related reports.
Skill in motivational interviewing techniques.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish (preferred).
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
Working conditions include indoor work, proximity to machines with moving parts, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, irregular hours, and travel by car, van, bus, and airplane.
Equipment used includes computer, calculator, copier, fax, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information:
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out with full employment history, including job titles, employer names, dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, and description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. Incomplete applications may be rejected. If an interview is scheduled, reasonable accommodation requests should be communicated to the hiring representative. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupational Specialty Code: The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
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