Job Description

Job Summary

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 AOD 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 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 AOD 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 AOD counseling interns and supervises AOD program staff.

Works under general supervision with moderate 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.

Duties

Supervises 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 AOD 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 AOD 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.

Provides 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 AOD 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 AOD 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 AOD 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.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate'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 sciencesfield, and
Four (4) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing chemical dependency treatment services, and

Registered with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as either a:

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).

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be in good standing with the licensing agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,033.47 per month

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Are you 21 or older? Do you have any felony arrests? Are you currently on parole? Are you currently required to register as a sex offender? What is the major course work of your degree?
Education:

Associate (Required)
Experience:

chemical dependency treatment services: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:

LCDC (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Giddings, TX 78942 (Required)
Work Location: In person