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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.
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.
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