Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) PCI

$55,120 - $55,120/Yr

Mental Health And Addiction Services - Orient, OH

Part-time - Mid Level

Orient, OH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) at the Pickaway Correctional Institution is responsible for providing counseling and rehabilitation services to incarcerated individuals struggling with substance use issues. This role involves utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to facilitate recovery and promote positive life changes. The counselor will work closely with participants to develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and provide ongoing support, all while fostering a supportive environment for change.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and drug group counseling and ancillary services to participants on your caseload.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning with participants, documented in electronic health records.
• Engage clients and offer referrals to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan, and Community Linkage to support recovery.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of participants in substance use programs.
• Provide continuing care planning for participants.
• Facilitate two cohorts of treatment programming at a time, maintaining a participant ratio of 1:15.
• Monitor activities of volunteers and oversee support/fellowship meetings.

Requirements

• Must hold current certification or credentials as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II), LCDC III, LICDC, LISW, PCC, PC, LSW, Licensed Physician, Licensed Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist by the State of Ohio.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a correctional setting
• Knowledge of community resources for substance use recovery
• Ability to work with diverse populations

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
• Public Retirement Systems and Optional Deferred Compensation