Chemical Dependency Counselor (Therapeutic Community) (RCCF)

the South Dakota State Government•Rapid City, SD

11d•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 would primarily work within a specialized housing unit, offering group and individual sessions for offenders who live in a therapeutic community setting. This position includes an additional 10% premium for specialized therapeutic community responsibilities. The premium is tied to the unique requirements of this position in relation to the therapeutic community and will not be applied to any other role should the employee transition to different duties or a different role within the department.

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).
Ability to provide direct behavioral health care to offenders.
Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must maintain certification/licensure as an addiction counselor.
Ability to work with a diverse population of offenders.
Strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills.
Keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility.
Ability to provide addiction counseling as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to be creative when implementing therapeutic interventions.
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.
Background investigation, urine drug screen, and ability to perform essential functions of the position.
Successful completion of a written and practical self-defense exam.
Successful completion of CPR to AHA guidelines.
Physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam.
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Must apply online.
Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
Successful completion of a drug screening.

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.
Possess a 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.