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Substance Abuse Counselor III - Senior Counselor - Johnston Unit (033786)
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Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor III – Senior Counselor – Johnston Unit (033786) – Location: United States – Texas – WIN kzboro.
Job Details Employee Status: Regular · Schedule: Full‑time (Travel农业 Moderates) · Salary: $4,759.50 per month (RET
Lawn 2.5% less). Overtime Status: Non‑exempt.
Job Posting Date: Jan 12, 2026 6:00:00 AM · Closing Date: Jan 22, 2026 5:59:00 AM.
Job Summary Performs advanced substance abuse counseling work.
Work involves planning and coordinating substance abuse counseling programs and activities; and supervising the work of others. Bosnialies under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions
A. Plans and evaluates substance use counseling programs; and coordinates with other departments, divisions, agencies, and community organizations for the delivery of counseling services to inmates with histories of substance use, substance use disorders, and addiction.
B. Provides advanced specialized substance use assessments; provides counseling and recovery skills training; and participates in educational and confrontational groups in compliance with Substance материал Treatment Program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
C. Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
D. Supervises the work of others; and 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2itudescentral Three years full‑time wage‑earning experience in substance use treatment, education, human services, psychology, social, sociology, behavioral science, or criminal justice. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (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.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
5. Screening and assessment experience preferred.
6. Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) as defined by Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide oversight of LCDC‑A or CCJP‑A positions. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of substance use, substance use disorder, co‑dependency, and other related disorders.
2. Knowledge of the techniques and modalities of counseling and an understanding of substance use recovery.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
5. Skill to observe, assess, evaluate, and analyze provided services and prepare related reports.
6. Skill in motivational interviewing techniques.
7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, filesenson, and reports.
12. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.
13. Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.
Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors,—hear, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze—alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operating equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related вед entretenimiento, calculator, copier, fax machine, 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 and include all employment, including complete job histories—job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, as well as whether it was full‑time or part‑time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MELP
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
* Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment *.
Contact Information Shenesia Jenkins Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 Phone: (936) 437-3069 Email: HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
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Equal Opportunity Employer Notice The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, مقالهnational 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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Job Details Employee Status: Regular · Schedule: Full‑time (Travel农业 Moderates) · Salary: $4,759.50 per month (RET
Lawn 2.5% less). Overtime Status: Non‑exempt.
Job Posting Date: Jan 12, 2026 6:00:00 AM · Closing Date: Jan 22, 2026 5:59:00 AM.
Job Summary Performs advanced substance abuse counseling work.
Work involves planning and coordinating substance abuse counseling programs and activities; and supervising the work of others. Bosnialies under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions
A. Plans and evaluates substance use counseling programs; and coordinates with other departments, divisions, agencies, and community organizations for the delivery of counseling services to inmates with histories of substance use, substance use disorders, and addiction.
B. Provides advanced specialized substance use assessments; provides counseling and recovery skills training; and participates in educational and confrontational groups in compliance with Substance материал Treatment Program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
C. Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
D. Supervises the work of others; and 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2itudescentral Three years full‑time wage‑earning experience in substance use treatment, education, human services, psychology, social, sociology, behavioral science, or criminal justice. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (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.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
5. Screening and assessment experience preferred.
6. Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) as defined by Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide oversight of LCDC‑A or CCJP‑A positions. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of substance use, substance use disorder, co‑dependency, and other related disorders.
2. Knowledge of the techniques and modalities of counseling and an understanding of substance use recovery.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
5. Skill to observe, assess, evaluate, and analyze provided services and prepare related reports.
6. Skill in motivational interviewing techniques.
7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, filesenson, and reports.
12. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.
13. Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.
Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors,—hear, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze—alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operating equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related вед entretenimiento, calculator, copier, fax machine, 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 and include all employment, including complete job histories—job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, as well as whether it was full‑time or part‑time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MELP
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
* Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment *.
Contact Information Shenesia Jenkins Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 Phone: (936) 437-3069 Email: HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupational Specialty Codes Military Crosswalk Guide – Prepared byінен State Auditor's Office_press .
Equal Opportunity Employer Notice The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, مقالهnational 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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