Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or LCDC-I) (Full-Time)

Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or LCDC-I) (Full-Time) Coastal Bend CSCD Sinton, TX Job Details Full-time $55,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Intake Outpatient Social media platforms Bachelor's degree Video conferencing software IT Video conferences (communication methods) Video conferencing systems operation Information Technology Full Job Description

DUTY STATIONS

CBRISF - Sinton OR CSCD - Sinton, Beeville, Rockport and George West, Texas.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants must be a

LCDC/LCDC-I

in good standing registered with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Bachelor's degree from accredited college, university or institution of higher learning preferred. Must meet all the applicable criteria established in §163.40 - TDCJ-CJAD Standards. Cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer. Cannot currently be on community supervision, parole, or serving a criminal sentence.

PRIMARY JOB REQUIREMENTS/DUTIES

Provide inpatient/outpatient substance use counseling (cognitive-based) to individuals on misdemeanor and felony community supervision at the CSCD and/or Coastal Bend Regional Intermediate Sanction Facility. Conduct inpatient/outpatient substance use individual/group counseling, intakes, assessments, screenings and evaluations and staff cases with officers as needed/required. Ensure all counseling services comply with state law, CJAD Standards (163.40), state standards for alcohol and drug counseling, and CSCD policy. Establish and maintain individual treatment plans. Be available to work some evenings and occasional Saturdays. Serve the CSCD, CBRISF, Courts and the department with additional duties/assignments. Staff cases with Supervision Officers, the Director and the Courts as needed. Maintain LCDC licensure with the state of Texas. Strict adherence to all CSCD policies and the CJAD Code of Ethics. Be available to the Courts of this jurisdiction and provide testimony as needed. Must have a good working knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of information technology, including virtual meetings and social media interfacing. Must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Must treat all individuals with dignity and respect.

SALARY:

Up to $55,200 per year. 5% merit pay (one-time, annual) after one year of employment. Full benefits (retirement, vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and optional coverages such as dental, vision and life).

TO APPLY

All applicants are subject to a drug test and criminal history/background check. Qualified applicants a completed State of Texas Application and official college transcript to the CSCD at , or mail/deliver to Coastal Bend

CSCD, 404 W.

Market Street, Sinton, Texas78387. Applications may also be picked up in person. Applicants must also pass a drug test, criminal history/background check. •Resumes are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed State of Texas Application.•

CLOSING DATE

UNTIL FILLED.

Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person