TJJD - Substance Abuse Counselor IV - Substance Abuse ...

Job DescriptionPLEASE NOTEYour job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Substance Abuse Services (SUS) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who have been assessed as needing SUS treatment in addition to participating in the agency's Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. The SUS 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 moderately complex (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work in substance abuse counseling and assessment of youth. Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, procedures, and policies; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; assisting in evaluating program activities; and treating and rehabilitating youth in a substance abuse treatment program. Provides technical assistance regarding compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards and grant requirements relating to SUS treatment and maintenance of required documentation. Work involves collaborating with program management to plan, develop, and implement the program and provide consultation, coaching and mentoring services as needed. Coordinates and executes implementation of process improvement plans and monitors, reviews, and evaluates the fidelity of program implementation. Uses training, facilitation, and coaching skills to build systemic competencies. Provides direct supervision to SUS counseling interns and supervises SUS program staff.Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Moderate and occasional travel may be required. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on-call.ESSENTIAL DUTIESSupervises the work of assigned program staff and provides training and technical assistance in the program area.Interviews, screens, and assesses clients for potential program participation and services.Provides substance abuse counseling, education classes, or rehabilitative programs individually and in group sessions.Collaborates with SUS specialized treatment program management and staff in developing program goals and objectives.Develops program guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving the established program goals and objectives.Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns.Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training of assigned SUS program staff.Identifies areas needing change; recommends activities to produce a more effective program and eliminate gaps in service delivery; develops plans to improve delivery of the program or to address areas of concern; and coordinates implementation of process improvement plans.Creates a system for peer navigation services for adequate continuity of care and reentry purposesCreates a system of proper supervision for the peer support team and licensed counselorsProvides feedback on patterns and trends and develops, recommends, and implements solutions to problems. Prepares justification for the implementation of changes to procedures or guidelines.Coordinates and conducts reviews to evaluate compliance with applicable federal and state laws and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, including compliance with DSHS standards and grant requirements relating to SUS treatment and maintenance of required documentation.Prepares and evaluates budget requests to achieve program goals for grant-funded programs.Serves as the liaison to the SUS specialized treatment program management and provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures.Actively participates in staffing and special meetings regarding the program; prepares for meetings and shares information, identifies concerns and trends, and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance the delivery of treatment services; and considers ideas and points of view from other staff members.Represents the SUS Specialized Treatment Program at business meetings on behalf of program management as directed.Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.Will be required to travel up to 20% of the time.Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others. Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssociate's, Bachelor's, or Master'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, andFour (4) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing chemical dependency treatment services, andRegistered with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as either a:Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and Certified in the State of Texas as one of the following:• Peer Recovery Support Specialist - (PRSS), or• Re-Entry Peer Specialist- (JI-RPS) or• Recovery Support Peer Specialist- (RSPS) (Preferred)• 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).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Experience providing clinical and program supervision.• Experience as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist - (PRSS), or Re-Entry Peer Specialist- (JI-RPS) or Recovery Support Peer Specialist- (RSPS) (Preferred)• Experience in management.• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.• Experience in SUS programs within a correctional setting.• Experience providing SUS services to adolescents.Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be in good standing with the licensing agency.Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.Experience and Education Substitutions:Does not have certification at this level, but may be working towards certificationPro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.* Social Science degrees include: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice, Education (or education certification).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• Knowledge of the principles and current best practices for alcohol or other drugs treatment and rehabilitation of delinquent youth.• Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of TJJD programs, policies, and procedures, including facility rules and regulations.• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the SUS treatment programs.• Knowledge of public administration and management techniques.• Knowledge of statistical analysis processes.• Knowledge of chemical dependency and alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.• Knowledge of counseling techniques.• Knowledge of recovery processes.• Knowledge of adolescent behavior and counseling and guidance techniques.• Knowledge and ability to train in SUS counseling and treatment techniques and case management.• Knowledge of adult learning principles.• Knowledge of program management processes and techniques.• Knowledge of research techniques.• Knowledge of budget processes.• Skill in interviewing, in listening, and in counseling.• Skill in making appropriate decisions and recommendations regarding treatment options.• Skill in preparing effective project work plans and dealing effectively with correctional and professional personnel.• Skill in exercising independent judgment in the performance of job assignments.• Skill in providing effective leadership, technical training, and working well with field staff to carry out agency expectations.• Skill in interpreting complex written material, analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing corrective action plans.• Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program and staff performance.• Skill in using computers and related software.• Skill in using high level data and informational reports as an administrative management tool.• Skill in compiling, evaluating, and presenting program information and developing reports.• Skill in screening, evaluating, counseling, and instructing clients.• Ability to implement rehabilitative and chemical dependency treatment programs.• Ability to maintain written files and records.• Ability to prepare reports.• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.• Ability to establish goals and objectives.• Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems.• Ability to assess training needs and the effectiveness of training.• Ability to develop, evaluate, and interpret administrative policies and procedures.• Ability to train others, including training in case management, treatment planning, and group and individual counseling.• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines.• Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.• Ability and willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner.• Ability to supervise the work of others.• Ability to work more than 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, be on-call, and travel occasionally.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSThe following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.AnalyzingAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writingAbility to seeAbility to hear (with or without aid)Ability to perform tactile discernmentIdentify colorsDepth perceptionOperate motor equipmentLifting up to 25 lbs.Carrying up to 25 lbs.Restraining combative youthClimbing stairsClimbing laddersPullingPushingRepeated bendingReaching above shoulderWalkingStandingSittingTwistingKneelingStoopingFinger/manual dexterityDual simultaneous graspingVETERANSIn order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.Go to or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Social Services MOS Codes.SPONSORSHIPCandidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIf you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions. Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Created: 2026-04-15