What are the responsibilities and job description for the AOD (Alcohol or Other Drugs) Treatment Specialist position at Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who have been assessed as needing AOD treatment in addition to participating in the agency’s Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. The secure facility program consists of: (1) a high intensity treatment program offered at dorms dedicated for that purpose at the agency’s secure youth facilities; (2) a moderate intensity treatment program provided through an outpatient delivery model at the secure youth facilities and halfway houses; and (3) a continuity of care program upon release of youth into the community.
Performs substance abuse assessment and counseling for the Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD) Specialized Treatment Program of youth who have been adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses, committed to the agency by a juvenile court, and placed in a high security correctional facility. Work involves AOD psycho-education/curriculum delivery; individual, family, and group counseling; discharge and release planning; and working with halfway house staff, parole officers, and contract treatment providers to ensure coordination of service delivery.
May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, be on-call, and travel occasionally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements for Substance Abuse Counselor I:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, or other related social sciences* field, and
Licensed in the State of Texas as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor – Intern (LCDC-I) and working towards LCDC licensure.
No experience required.
OR
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree, with an unrelated major, and
Licensed in the State of Texas as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor – Intern (LCDC-I) and working towards LCDC licensure, and
One (1) year of full-time wage-earning experience providing chemical dependency treatment services in a licensed capacity.
Requirements for Substance Abuse Counselor II:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, or other related social sciences* field, and
Licensed in the State of Texas as one of the following:
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), or
- Licensed Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) based on another qualifying licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker under a TSBSWEs approved clinical supervision plan, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Physician, Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), or Advanced Practice Nurse recognized by the Board of Nurse Examiners as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner with a specialty in psych-mental health (APN-P/MH).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,452.00 - $5,487.00 per month
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Giddings, TX 78942 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Giddings, TX 78942: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,452 - $5,487
