Counselor

About the role

The Counselor is responsible for serving as a role model and engineer of a social learning treatment milieu. They provide counseling services including group programming and meetings, individual counseling, case management services, and clinical documentation. They work closely with Virginia Department of Corrections personnel to ensure quality services and promote a healing environment where people with substance use disorders can learn to live in recovery as returning citizens.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model and engineer of a social learning treatment milieu.
• Provide counseling services including group programming and meetings, individual counseling, case management services, and clinical documentation.
• Work closely with Virginia Department of Corrections personnel to ensure quality services and promote a healing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required.
• State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification/license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors is required within two (2) years of signing job description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required.
• State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification/license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors is required within two (2) years of signing job description.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances.
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs.
• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide.

Pay

$52,000 per year ($25.00/hr.), with an additional $5,000 bonus available. Pay rate may vary based on qualifications and certifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours. Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM or 7:45 AM-4:45 PM with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Openings

9 openings available.

Location

Chesapeake, VA – Indian Creek Correctional Center.