Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1 - Noble Correctional Institution - 20098469

State of Ohio • Caldwell, OH

9d • $9 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with incarcerated men and women in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services - Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselors use evidence-based treatment approaches in the treatment of incarcerated men and women in prison who are in need of substance abuse recovery programming. The Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselor may be a great fit for you! Are you a qualified, licensed clinical professional? Do you want to make a contribution to help men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free and productive lives? Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

Requirements

• On record as Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in process of achieving ‘Chemical Dependency Counselor’ credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board)
• Valid driver’s license
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.
• Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer.
• Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration.
• Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted.
• DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Nice To Haves

• Maintains Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant status, making progress toward achieving licensure

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews and provides counseling services to clients in the Therapeutic Community
• Screens clients to determine eligibility for substance use disorder treatment services
• Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning on participants (documented in electronic health record)
• Participates as an active member of the treatment team

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed