Substance Use Counselor

2 months ago

Lancaster, United States Ohio Department of Commerce Full time

We are accepting applications for a Correctional Program Coordinator - Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) SCI position number 20092904.

Job location:

Southeastern Correctional Institution (SCI)

5900 B.I.S. Road

Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Fairfield County

Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?

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?

The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you

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) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of offenders who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

  • At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload
  • 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, with a ratio of 1:15 participants
  • Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings
Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

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
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. The ideal candidate, at minimum, must meet one of the following options.

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

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