COUNSELOR

• Comprehensive assessment of inmates’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements; develop individualized treatment plans; document all assessment and treatment planning
• Present individual counseling and group lectures/didactic presentations weekly on Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Life Skills, Criminal & Addictive Behaviors, and Co-occurring Disorders
• Facilitate psycho-educational/behavior modification groups using “What Works” system principles; document attendance, participation, and progress in company database
• Conduct risk/need assessments and create individual treatment plans for each assigned participant; meet regularly with participants and document progress/regress
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans and updates; update therapeutic logs and enter information into company database in a timely manner
• Identify problem areas impacting successful treatment completion; guide participants to develop strategies to overcome obstacles
• May advise customer of participants’ progress regularly or at treatment completion
• May maintain specific substance abuse treatment case files for every program participant
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques and conflict resolution strategies as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Preference given to experience within a correctional setting
• Ability to interact professionally in individual and group counseling settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and implement team strategy approaches
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software typically used by the department
• Good organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities appropriately
• Ability to perform financial management and budgeting
• Change management skills
• Project management skills
• Problem solving ability
• Strong management skills
• Leadership skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

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