Counselor III

Pay : $57,160.00 annually

Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday

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)! At the Christina Melton Crain Unit in Gatesville, Texas , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties :

Provides didactic sessions according to designated curricula within the program. Presents education and life skills classes to assist offenders with basic education on these topics.

Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.

Guides and assists offenders in complying with facility rules and regulations. Supervises offender work functions in accordance with program policies such as morning wake up routines according to established schedules.

Monitors offender behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team staff. Notifies appropriate personnel of offenders failing to comply with policies and procedures.

Maintains offender and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.

Assist with the development of an Individual Progress Summary for each offender to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offender's level of participation and quality of completion in the SAFPF / IPTC programs.

Adheres to the core functions within practicum guidelines of Department of State Health Services LCDC-I licensure and Texas Certification Board of Addictions Professionals CCJP-A certification.

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.

Qualifications :

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health, substance abuse counseling or associated field and current license in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA).

Four (4) years related experience preferred

Computer skills desired and evaluative and counseling skills are essential

Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements :

• Must successfully complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) as well as TDCJ approved annual in-service training requirements and background checks.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

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