Substance Use Counselor

1 month ago

Lima, United States State of Ohio Full time

About Us:

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by Ohioans.

The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio's prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.

Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) with a SAMI focus use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of offenders who need substance use and mental health recovery treatment and programming.

* Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling) skilled at working with dually diagnosed persons?
* Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?
* Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?
* Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?
* Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?
* Are you able to provide services to the substance use and mentally ill population?
* The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you

What You'll Do:

Duties of the SAMI Focused Correctional Program Coordinator include:

* At assigned correctional institution, provide substance use group counseling, co-facilitated SAMI treatment and other ancillary services to participants on your caseload


* Ongoing collaboration with DRC's Mental Health staff to ensure continuity of services in both Recovery Services and Mental Health departments


* Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record)


* Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery


* Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs


* Provide continuing care planning


* Schedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening shift during the week


* Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time (one SAMI focused, one SUD focused), with a ratio of 1 counselor to 15 participants


* Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings



Job location:

Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution

2338 N. West St.

Lima, OH 45801

Allen County

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

* Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

* The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following: - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III) - Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) - Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board. - Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology. - Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing. - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board. - Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

Technical Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation

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