Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1-PCI

Recovery Services-Therapeutic Community Alcohol and Drug Counselors use evidence-based treatment approaches in the treatment of offenders in prison who are in need of substance abuse recovery programming.

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?

The Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselor may be a great fit for you!

What You'll Do:

Duties of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 include:

• At assigned correctional institution, 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
• Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Hours may vary)

Job location:

Pickaway Correctional Institution

11781 St. Route 762

Orient, OH 43146

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

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

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.

Technical Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation

Professional Skills: Building Trust, Establishing Relationships