Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Mount Vernon, OH
22h•$38 - $39
About The Position
SUMMARY Responsible for the planning and delivery of addictions counseling, education and support to inmates of a correctional facility and promotes healthy lifestyles and choices. Responsible for the planning and delivery of social rehabilitative programs as a required element of inmate treatment. Participate with the treatment team in the development and delivery of individualized, comprehensive plans of care. Participate and coordinate discharge planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Must possess certification and/or license in drug/addiction counseling.
- Minimum 3 years experience
Responsibilities
- Provides individual and group drug and alcohol counseling to inmates
- Provides education and support on the subject of addiction
- Develops and distributes literature on addiction, healthy lifestyles, and healthy choices
- Assists individuals to identify their need for treatment programs
- Work with other health professionals to create an individual treatment plan
- Assists inmates to meet requirements of the programs
- Be aware of the signs of recidivism
- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for assigned inmates, consistent with current policies and procedures
- Assist inmates in preparing for release
- Consult with Probation, the Police Department, the Prosecutor’s Office, and other agencies to coordinate rehabilitation efforts
- Assist with telepsychiatry as requested by supervisors
- Teach individual skills and techniques needed to capably participate in life activities and evaluate individual progress
- Aid inmates in developing a better sense of duty and responsibility toward society
- Review inmates’ educational backgrounds and discuss plans for continuing education
- Interview inmates to ascertain specific needs and provide appropriate counsel
- Documents on patient interaction in EHR
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA
- Provides treatment referrals as required
- Manages and administers the facility’s drug and alcohol program
- All other duties as assigned
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Job Type
Full-time
