Treatment Counselor- TX LCDC
Company: CoreCivic
Location: El Paso
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for
people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselors, TX
LCDC, Community Corrections (Substance Abuse) who have a passion
for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the
standards of care in the industry. The successful candidate should
be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and
level of performance consistent with the actual job performance
requirements. 1. Interviews and assesses prospective program
participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and
assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and
determines individual and group needs based on results of screening
and assessment instruments and other collateral sources. 2.
Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in
accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state
regulations, statutes, p, licies and procedures. Uses standardized
offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or
specific programs. 3. Facilitates participant engagement in the
treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping
mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant
incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage
behavioral issues or concerns. 4. Maintains the confidentiality of
clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to,
intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan,
treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and
referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with
prevailing laws and regulation(s). 5. Documents and tracks
treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of
inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs
are completed. Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited
college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology,
Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required. -
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the
educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. - TX LCDC
required. - A valid driver's license is required. - Minimum age
requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a
Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
Keywords: CoreCivic, Las Cruces , Treatment Counselor- TX LCDC, Healthcare , El Paso, New Mexico
