Substance Use Counselor (Part-Time)
About The Position
Alpharus Health is hiring a part-time Substance Use Counselor at Chippewa Correctional Facility in Kincheloe, Michigan. The counselor provides substance use services to offenders in a correctional healthcare setting, including orientation, intake, assessments, treatment planning, evidence-based group therapy, discharge planning, and reporting. The role requires adherence to Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) requirements, policies, and procedures, with particular attention to safety, security, and professional boundaries. Counselors must navigate both the internal electronic health record and the MDOC system. The position offers an hourly range of $22.00–$30.00; starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least one year of experience.
- Experience in a substance abuse-related field, including skills in counseling, assessment, treatment planning, and group therapy.
- Experience working with an offender population.
- Ability to follow MDOC directives and remain flexible to accommodate facility space and scheduling.
- Ability to work independently and/or with team members as available.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical licensure and/or certification in Michigan, or the ability to obtain it within the designated timeframe specified by the Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
Responsibilities
- Provide group orientation and individual intake.
- Conduct comprehensive and mid-program assessments.
- Develop discharge plans, including aftercare recommendations, in accordance with MDOC contract requirements.
- Document treatment and discharge plans, client progress, and responses to treatment; maintain related records and charts.
- Provide evidence-based group therapy for groups of up to 15 offenders in accordance with MDOC contract requirements.
- Provide individual segregation discharges, when needed and approved, for offenders terminated early from substance abuse services, subject to MDOC contract requirements and correctional facility discretion.
- Complete reporting requirements.
- Follow MDOC policies and procedures, particularly those concerning safety, security, and professional boundaries with the offender population.
- Navigate the internal electronic health record and the MDOC system for reporting.
- Attend reliably and punctually to support consistent service delivery.
- Receive and apply clinical supervision feedback as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- 18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
- 9 paid company holidays.
- Training and development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
- Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
- Formal and informal clinical supervision guidance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
