Correctional Program Coordinator (Therapeutic Community Alumni Coordinator)

About Us:

he mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio's prisons to instill an improved sense of responsibility and the ability to become law-abiding citizens.

Recovery Services - Therapeutic Community Correctional Program Coordinators 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 Alumni Coordinator (Correctional Program Coordinator) may be a great fit for you!

What You'll Do:

This position is assigned to:

• Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW)
• Grafton Correctional Institution (GCI)
• Madison Correctional Institution (MaCI)

JOB LOCATION:

Position Headquartered in Franklin Co.

Ohio MHAS Central Office

30 E. Broad Street, 8th Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

• At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning on participants (documented in electronic health record)
• Monitor attendance and participation progress of the participants in the substance abuse programs
• Provide continuing care planning
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (hours may vary)
• Therapeutic Communities are open-ended programs with a counselor to client ratio of 1:20
• Monitor activities of volunteers and oversee support/fellowship meetings

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.

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
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
Counseling & Rehabilitation
Mental Health

Professional Skills:

Building Trust
Listening
Motivating Others