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Management & Training Corporation
Certified Instructor, DWI
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$37,365 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Instructor, DWI Management & Training Corporation
- 3.
Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Driver's License Full Job Description Pay:
$19.00 per hourSchedule:
Full-Time, Monday- Friday, 8-hour shifts Benefit package includes: Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits Dental benefits Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Short-term and long-term disability benefits 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Bereavement leave Civic duty and military leave Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)!
Essential Duties:
Provide instruction to the offenders for the DWI programs. Interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for potential program participation. Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate. Possess good communication skills and have demonstrated instructional ability. Use a variety of teaching strategies. Administer and evaluate pre and post-test instruments. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills, procedures, and intervention techniques. Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.Qualifications:
Associate's degree in the field of psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, education, nursing, or health;- AND/OR
- Possess an active registration as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or Intern (LCDC-I), licensed social worker, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Intern (LPC-A);
- OR•Possess, at a minimum, two years of documented experience providing direct client services directly related to the applicable internship, licensing, or education documented to persons with substance abuse problems or mental disorders.