SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Goodyear, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals. In this role, you will deliver substance abuse education classes, conduct one-on-one assessments, maintain clinical records, participate in meetings, develop treatment plans, coordinate pre-release planning, and interact with community providers and security staff. The mission of ADCRR is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. ADCRR is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system, driven by public service and a commitment to transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Requirements

Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or as a Psychologist
Passing a background investigation
Passing a drug test
Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license (if driving is an essential function of the job)
Complete all required driver training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks (if driving is an essential function of the job)
Maintain acceptable driving records (if driving is an essential function of the job)
Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance for a personally owned vehicle on state business (if driving is an essential function of the job)
Take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Knowledge of addiction and treatment practices and protocol
Knowledge of counseling techniques
Knowledge of adult learning processes
Knowledge of ADCRR policies and procedures
Knowledge of correctional security practices
Knowledge of computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Knowledge of professional English, grammar, and spelling
Skill in verbal and written communications
Skill in establishing, developing, and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Skill in organization and time management
Skill in active listening
Skill in counseling and interviewing
Skill in collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records
Ability to effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment
Ability to interact professionally with inmates/offenders in a group and one-on-one settings
Ability to interact professionally with security staff and the public
Ability to work in a secure correctional/prison environment
Ability to collect and maintain statistical data
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited school with a major in psychology, counseling, or a related field
Independent Licensure
Two (2) years of counseling experience

Responsibilities

Conducts substance abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants
Conducts one-on-one clinical assessments and counseling sessions
Maintains clinical records
Participates in clinical staffings and meetings
Develops individual substance abuse treatment plans with inmate/offender program participants
Coordinates transitional pre-release planning with case managers and maintains accurate statistical data
Interacts with community resource providers and security staff
Travels/Drives on state business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Paid conferences and workshops when possible
Evidence-based group curriculum
Minimal paperwork and no billing
Ability to be creative in using evidence-based practices
Ability to be part of program development opportunities
Ability to help ADCRR achieve its goal of reducing recidivism
Ability to receive clinical supervision for independent licensure
Approved sites for the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program (up to $75,000 in repayment for 3 years of employment)