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Substance Abuse Counselor II

MTC

Lockhart, TXFull-time$24/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24/hr
Location
Lockhart, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LCDC, CCJP, Or Qualifying Counseling CredentialMaintain Valid License Or CertificationTexas Driver's License

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor II supports chemical dependency treatment at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas. The role coordinates counseling services for offenders, assesses recovery needs and re-offense risk, contributes to individualized treatment planning, and provides counseling and recovery-skills training. The counselor also maintains service records and prepares progress summaries for parole case documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chemical Dependency CounselingOffender AssessmentIndividual Treatment PlanningRecovery Skills Training

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2 Years Substance Abuse Treatment or EducationLCDC, CCJP, or Qualifying Counseling CredentialTexas Driver's LicenseAnnual Background Checks and TrainingMaintain Valid License or Certification

Benefits

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

Full job description

Pay: $24.00 per hour

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 Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, 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:

  • Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.

  • 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 SAFPF/IPTC programs.

  • Submit a copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.

Qualifications:

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

  • Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education.

  • Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, OR current qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.

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

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

  • Must maintain a valid license or 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, 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$24/hr
  • Texas median$24–25/hr34 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–27/hr682 hourly ranges

This rate, $24/hr, is close to the Texas median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half 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
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (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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