Counselor - Young Adult Offenders

Responsibilities

• Facilitating psycho-educational and process group sessions as defined by specified curriculum for Youthful Offenders.
• Providing individual counseling according to timeframes established per program and documenting each session according to policies and procedures.
• Maintaining clinical records in accordance with contractual and Spectrum standards.
• Correcting all documentation deficiencies in established timeframes as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
• Soliciting external guest speakers to provide presentations, seminars, and other activities that are pro social and pro recovery.
• Serving as a role model/mentor for inmates while maintaining professional boundaries and addressing program participant issues, concerns, and inappropriate behaviors promptly and in accordance with Spectrum’s clinical design.

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.
• Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred.
• Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus.
• Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required.
• Requirement: 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.
• Experience: Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred.
• Additional Experience: Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus.
• Additional Experience: Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $25.00/hr. ($52,000 annually).
• Eligible for $27.88/hr. ($58,000 annually) if certified as a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent.
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k with company contribution, Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment.