Correctional Program Coordinator

Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?

Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills 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 an environment which supports positive life change?

Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?

The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by Ohioans. The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio's prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of offenders who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

• Providing alcohol & drug counseling & other ancillary services to inmates on assigned caseload.
• Completes intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes & discharge planning on inmates.
• Coordinates with other treatment services (e.g., medical, mental health, education, recreation, volunteer & community services providers) for the purpose of individualized treatment planning, utilizing a coordinated treatment approach.
• Monitors attendance & participation progress of inmates in substance abuse programs.
• Reviews case files & termination of program participation.
• Provides continuing care planning; intervenes in crisis situations.
• Reviews inmate files for program admission consideration & treatment planning.
• Contacts Adult Parole Authority (APA) &/or chemical dependency specialists regarding inmate activities.
• Develops & coordinates substance abuse programming for inmates (e.g., substance abusing/mentally ill) as assigned.
• Monitors activities of volunteers; facilitates support/fellowship meetings & provides technical assistance & training to volunteers involved in the recovery services program.
• Participates in program quality assurance activities to include peer utilization & clinical record reviews.
• Attends seminars & conferences.
• Must conduct self professionally and in a law-abiding manner at all times & in accordance with the OhioMHAS & ODRC Standards of Employee Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job location:

Warren Correctional Institution

5787 W. State Route 63

Lebanon, Ohio 45036

(513) 932-3388

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. The ideal candidate, at minimum, must meet one of the following options.

Option 1: Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following: - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III) - Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) - Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board. - Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology. - Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing. - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board. - Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Buidling Trust, Establishing Relationships and Listening