Guidance counselor Jobs in McAllen, TX

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. 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 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. Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.

4. Screening and assessment experience preferred.

5. Current valid licensure 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

current valid license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas Commission

of Professional Counselors or current valid licensure as a Licensed Psychological

Associate (LPA) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

Must maintain valid license or certification 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 assessments 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 review technical data and prepare technical reports.

12. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.

13. Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.

IV. 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 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.

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 equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone dolly and

automobile.

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.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office

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

A. Assists in substance use treatment programs; and 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.

B. Provides advanced specialized substance use and substance use disorder assessments in

compliance with Substance Use 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.

D. 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.

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 do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and 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.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to :

Shenesia Jenkins

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza STE 600

Huntsville TX 77340

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EMAIL

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. You may make copies of this application and enter different

position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of

applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1