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Substance Abuse Counselor I

MTC

Dayton, TXFull-time$19–21/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$19–21/hr
Location
Dayton, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LCDC-I Or CCJP-A CredentialLCDC Or CCJP Credential Within Five YearsCorrectional Awareness TrainingAnnual TDCJ In-Service TrainingTexas Driver's License

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor I works at Henley State Jail in Dayton, Texas, providing substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training to offenders. The role includes assessing program participants, contributing to individual treatment plans, maintaining a therapeutic community, and coordinating follow-up care. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the specified counselor-in-training credentials; select applicants must obtain full licensure or certification within five years.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingRecovery Skills TrainingOffender ScreeningClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningAftercare Planning

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentLCDC-I or CCJP-a CredentialLCDC or CCJP Credential Within Five YearsCredential Contingency AgreementTexas Driver's LicenseCorrectional Awareness TrainingAnnual TDCJ in-Service TrainingBackground Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Substance Abuse Counselor I (Pay Dependent on Licensure): $19.00 - $21.00

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

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 Henley State Jail in Dayton, 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 substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

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

  • Interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for potential program participation.

  • Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.

  • Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview.

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

  • Implements follow-up and after care plans for offenders that participate in the program prior to their release; and disseminates information on community resources for offender placement in follow-up treatment.

  • At the conclusion of the program, an Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each offender on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offender’s level of participation and quality of completion in the SAFPF/IPTC programs.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED) required.

  • Must have a current letter of registration as a Counselor Intern (LCDC-I) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) OR current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.

  • Select applicants must obtain the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license or the Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification within five (5) years from the date of their registration as a Counselor Intern or CCJP-A.

  • Must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement (CCA) that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with the CCA will result in separation from employment. CCAs will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position.

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

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

  • Must maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 [email protected] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,927 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19–21/hr
  • Texas median$24–25/hr34 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–27/hr682 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20/hr, is 17% below the Texas median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Counselor hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 94 open Counselor jobs in Texas and 1,927 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (747 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,395 of the 1,927 open Counselor jobs (72%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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