Licensed Addiction Counselor

4 weeks ago

Deer Lodge, United States State of Montana Full time
Licensed Addiction Counselor-(24142657)

MISSION -  Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you

JOB OVERVIEW – This position provides group and individual counseling in a non-therapeutic environment. Provide and maintain appropriate documentation. Case management, as needed, of admitted clients.

Diagnosing chemical dependency in prospective clients and subsequent placement in appropriate modality of treatment. Facilitating groups and maintaining individual contacts as needed to move the chemically dependent criminal offender from resistance to self-change through participating in treatment services. Developing individual treatment plans for each admitted client to address problems created by chemical use. Counselor utilizes motivational enhancement strategies to encourage clients to overcome any defense mechanisms that may excuse further chemical use. Counselor uses best practices for the field and maintains minimum education requirements for renewal of licensure. Ability to implement programs, lead group therapy, provide individual treatment, make differential diagnosis of substance abuse, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and inmates, to communicate effectively in writing and develop treatment plans.
Ability to respond to crises situations involving substance abuse and institutional need. A working knowledge of chemical dependency therapy techniques, interview skills, and problems associated with substance abuse criminal personality issues and their impact in chemical dependency treatment, as well as treatment delivery problems in a prison environment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered

Resume Cover Letter State of Montana Application References

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look to learn more and see if you may qualify

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE / M / F / D / V / SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

QUALIFICATIONS 

Associate Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling OR; Bachelor of Arts or Science with specific course work related to chemical dependency.  Licensure or license eligible as an Addiction Counselor. Maintaining licensure through continuing education.

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