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Counselor III

MTC

Huntsville, TXFull-time$57K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$57K/yr
Location
Huntsville, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LPC, LMSW, Or Psychologist LicenseMaster's degreeTexas Driver's License

Job overview

Management & Training Corporation seeks a Counselor III at the W. J. “Jim” Estelle Unit in Huntsville, Texas. The counselor designs treatment and discharge plans, provides counseling and recovery-skills training, and coordinates care for offenders with substance-use, mental-health, or related needs. The role works with correctional staff and clinical professionals to support continuity of care and therapeutic goals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Addiction CounselingTreatment PlanningCounselingRecovery Skills TrainingComputer SkillsEvaluation Skills

Qualifications

Master's in Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, or Associated FieldLPC, LMSW, or Psychologist LicenseFour Years Related ExperienceTexas Driver's LicenseTDCJ Annual Background and in-Service Requirements

Benefits

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

Full job description

Pay - $57,160.00 salary

Schedule – Full-Time

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 W. J. “Jim” Estelle Unit in Huntsville, 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:

  • Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.

  • Design, implement complex programs treatment and discharge plans for offenders with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues; conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.

  • Provides 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.

  • Collaborates with supervisor or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on specific case related issues to maintain continuity of care, and to aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals for offenders through individual and group counseling.

  • Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for offenders to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of offenders.

  • Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist program supervisor and treatment team.

  • Maintain and monitor confidentiality of offenders and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of offenders to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, 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 psychologist.

  • 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, unless waived by management.

  • Must successfully complete TDCJ approved annual background and in-service requirements.

  • Must maintain a valid license 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, 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$57K/yr
  • US median$62–80K/yr672 salary ranges

This rate, $57K, is 19% below the US median midpoint ($71K) — in the lowest quarter of Counselor salary ranges across the US.

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 master's degree; 880 of the 1,927 open Counselor jobs (46%) ask for a master's degree 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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