Counselor III

Join Management & Training Corporation (MTC) as a Counselor III at the Henley State Jail in Dayton, Texas. Our team is dedicated to providing 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Counselor III to join our team. As a Counselor III, you will be responsible for providing counseling and recovery skills training to offenders with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues. You will also design, implement, and evaluate complex treatment and discharge plans, conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions, and participate in offender orientation, educational, and individual and process counseling groups.

• Design, implement, and evaluate complex treatment and discharge plans for offenders with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues.
• Conduct intensive or comprehensive interventions, including counseling and recovery skills training.
• Participate in offender orientation, educational, and individual and process counseling groups.
• Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility, working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer-driven.
• Collaborate with supervisor or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on specific case-related issues to maintain continuity of care and aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals for offenders.
• Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for offenders to determine needs, establish goals, and develop plans, and 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, and review status of offenders to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, mental health, substance abuse counseling, or an 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.