Correctional Program Coordinator - Belmont Correctional Institution
About The Position
The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) works within the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health’s Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services, providing substance use recovery treatment and programming to incarcerated men and women at an assigned correctional institution. The role uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support recovery, responsibility, and successful community reintegration. The coordinator provides alcohol and drug group counseling and ancillary services to participants on a caseload; completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning in an electronic health record; and connects clients with Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan, and community resources. The position monitors participant progress, provides continuing-care planning, facilitates two treatment cohorts at a time at a ratio of 1:15 participants, and monitors volunteers and support or fellowship meetings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary and include one evening during the week. The selected applicant must complete approximately four weeks of training at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Corrections Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. The position is hourly, classified, and covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. The posting lists compensation of $29.95 per hour and says selected candidates generally begin at Step 1, with an opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and annual raises thereafter.
Requirements
- Hold current certification or credentials in at least one listed profession: LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC, LISW, PCC, PC, LSW, licensed physician, licensed psychologist, registered nurse, licensed marriage and family therapist, or licensed independent marriage and family therapist, with the credential issued by the applicable Ohio board.
- Complete approximately four weeks of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction training at the Corrections Training Academy in Orient, Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to participants on an assigned caseload at a correctional institution.
- Complete participant assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning in an electronic health record.
- Offer and facilitate referrals to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan, and community linkage services.
- Monitor and evaluate participants’ progress in substance use programs.
- Provide continuing-care planning.
- Facilitate two treatment cohorts at a time, with a participant ratio of 1:15.
- Monitor volunteer activities and oversee support or fellowship meetings.
- Use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing skills in treatment programming.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal leave, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
