Substance Abuse Counselor for SAFPF Aftercare Services

Substance Abuse Counselor for SAFPF Aftercare Services

Salary

$24.72 Hourly

Location

Beaumont, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Community Supervision & Corrections

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 4:30 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Summary: Provides Phase II aftercare services to SAFPF graduates as part of the SAFPF Continuum of Care Management.

Assists alcohol/drug involved criminal justice population in making the transition from an alcohol/drug based lifestyle to one

that is free from the effects of substance use disorders. Provides comprehensive counseling services, cognitive intervention

group facilitation and guidance in the areas of recovery maintenance, crisis intervention, emotional/mental health stability,

and life skills within the scope of the policies and procedures of the internal Outpatient Treatment Program for SAFPF

Graduates. Conducts clinical interviews, administers substance abuse assessments, and interprets validated/approved

screening and assessment instruments. Provides written and verbal case staffing information to Community Supervision

Officers, Judges, and any other staff as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions: Orients probationers to program rules, goals, services and procedures; conducts in-depth

alcohol/drug/criminogenic assessment of needs; facilitates cognitive programming; conducts drug education including 12

Step Orientation, Relapse Prevention, and Cognitive Interventions; makes appropriate referrals when indicated; responds to

changing needs of probationersthrough use of individual counseling, re-assessments and crisis intervention; keeps accurate

daily log of program activities; maintains working relationship with other agencies and programs in the area to further

rehabilitation, provides progressreports; conducts urinalysis screenings and assists in any other drug screening component of

program when necessary; initiates and maintains clinical documentation and records according to standards and

departmental procedures. Develops and maintains a professional and positive working relationship with probationers and

staff. Provides coverage as necessary for other positions; assists with field/home visit within the probationers community.

Attends training and certification classes necessary to meet requirements of the state of Texas and the department for proper

licensing of required substance abuse services; testifies in court as necessary. Regular and predictable attendance with

schedule flexibility are essential functions of this position as well as travel to our satellite office in Port Arthur.

Other Job Functions: Performs other job related duties as directed and/or as assigned to ensure on-going quality of

treatment services and successful treatment outcomes for participants, including but not limited to collection of statistical

data for auditing of records and information provision for grant funded program assistance.

Note: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is

not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required, nor is all duties listed necessarily performed by

any one employee so classified.

EQUIPMENT USED: Automobile, television, VCR, DVD player and overhead projector; general office equipment as needed;

personal computer; drug detection screening equipment and apparatus.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience: Must be a Counselor Intern Level III or higher with a minimum of 2000 intern hours completed

or Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with two or more years in substance

abuse treatment service provision; preference given to experience with criminal justice populations especially graduates

of the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility. Experience with Phase II Aftercare Services as part of the SAFPF

Continuum of Care Management is preferred. Must know and abide by HIPPA laws, the Texas Department of State

Health Services, the Texas Health and Safety Code (i.e. Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 140 Subchapter

I), and diagnosis according to DSM V criteria. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of chemical dependency and

addiction; knowledge of substance abuse recovery dynamics and 12 Step Recovery philosophy; strong interpersonal

communication skills; ability to work effectively with the public, the courts, the treatment community, and department and

program colleagues; ability to plan and coordinate activities; ability to analyze and problem solve; work effectively with within

both individual and various group settings; have a commitment to continuing education through self-directed study,

workshops, in-service training, and other approved studies; computer experience is necessary and is an essential function of

this position (including

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

WORK SITUATIONS/DEMANDS/EFFORT

• Work requires regular and predictable attendance; organization, prioritizing, attention to detail and working with
• others; flexibility is necessary in performing a variety of these duties; must be able to work in a stressful environment
• with criminal offenders exhibiting alcohol and substance use disorders. Must maintain valid Licensure and/or
• Certifications for LCDC practice. Applicant must be available to work a flexible schedule including evening hours for
• group activities.
• Employee works independently and in groups; solves problems; may interpret and apply policies and guidelines.
• Office duties are primarily sedentary, but require some light work, including frequent walking, reaching, and pulling
• to deliver/retrieve files and paperwork, make copies, etc. Field activity requires driving a vehicle and walking, often
• in high crime areas and potential exposure to criminal activities; appropriate precautions must be observed.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled private office environment. While performing fieldwork, employee may

be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, physical and safety hazards while working in high crime areas,

driving in traffic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is primarily sedentary; duties require reaching, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs.; prolonged sitting to

work at computer, walking; duties may require occasional to frequent loading, lifting, and carrying of file boxes weighing over

10 lbs.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.

We offer a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, and use of the Employee Health Clinic.

For more information, please visit our benefits page at https://co.jefferson.tx.us/riskman/Benefits

Employer Jefferson County (TX)

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