Staff Position

Correctional Substance Use Counselor
Corpus Christi Transitional Center
Corpus Christi, TX

$21/hour
Posted 9 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Setting
    Correctional

Pay

Estimated pay
$21/hour

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • Other license in Texas
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

$21.09 per hour

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselors, Community Corrections (Substance Abuse) who have a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.


The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
  • Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.
  • Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, p, licies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
  • Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).
  • Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

    • Qualifications: 

    • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required. 
    • One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is preferred. 
    • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. 
    • LCDC Intern license required. 
    • A valid driver's license is required. 
    • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. 

    CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

    CoreCivic Job ID #req26459. Posted job title: Therapy Substance Use Counselor-Substance Abuse Tx Lcdc-Intern

    Facility

    Corpus Christi Transitional Center

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      Employer

      CoreCivic

      About
      CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.
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      About Corpus Christi, TX

      Cost of Living
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      • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
      Weather
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      Transportation
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      Demographics
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      • The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
      • Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
      • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
      Things to Do
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