Addiction Counselor

the South Dakota State Government•Pierre, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides substance use disorder services to the offender population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. This position is eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive. Current and Previous State Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive. This position provides substance use disorder services to the offender population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. At the Department of Corrections (DOC), we have an opportunity to make a difference. As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have a chance to experience: Creativity - We are looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes. Making a difference - You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans. Professional development - We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that are competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals. Teamwork - In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in alcohol and drug abuse studies, counseling, psychology or related field is preferred.
Applicant must have one year of full-time experience participating in the delivery of behavioral health treatment in a drug and alcohol program, mental health program, or sex offender program.
Applicant must possess a current, valid certification from the State of South Dakota as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC).
Must maintain certification/licensure as an addiction counselor.
Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Nice To Haves

State Service experience providing addiction treatment to an incarcerated population.
Experience providing addiction treatment to a diverse population.
Experience working with highly resistive clients.
Experience providing addiction counseling in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
A Master's or Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution in a behavioral health science or closely related field will substitute for the bachelor's degree and/or required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Experience providing addiction treatment will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
National Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Monitors offender treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care.
Assures accurate Information System behavioral health needs levels, and provides group, brief, and individual treatment.
Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of offenders.
Assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Documents electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive offender behavioral health records.
Listens to offender concerns and provides counseling and direction.
Communicates to advise, counsel, inform and/or guide staff within the clinical unit, the facility, clinical and administrative supervisors and outside agencies to ensure continuity and direction of behavioral health care.
Communicates and responds to complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and offender behavioral management issues.
Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards.
Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control.