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About the Role

CoreCivic is seeking Treatment Counselors, TX LCDC INTERN Community Corrections (Substance Abuse) who are passionate about making lasting changes in the lives of offenders and setting industry standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, gathering data using screening and assessment instruments.
• Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions in accordance with agency, state regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Uses standardized offender assessment information to develop treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, and coping mechanisms for ongoing recovery.
• Plans participant incentives and uses therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant according to protocols and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress, and verifies completion of treatment and therapeutic programs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is preferred.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• LCDC Intern license required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience Level

• 1 year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is preferred.

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field.

Salary/Compensations

• $24.48 per hour

About the Company

• At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people.

Equal Opportunity

• CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.