Lead Substance Abuse Counselor

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead and mentor to other Substance Abuse Counselors.
• Participates in orientation of inmates regarding the chemical dependency treatment programs and the Substance Abuse Education Program.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• Selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
• Maintains a collegial relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Completes required testing, assessment, and psycho-social history on all incoming inmates.
• Develops an individual written program plan for each inmate within his/her assigned case load.
• Completes all required documentation and/or required forms for those inmates who are assigned to his/her case load.
• Affords assistance in the coordination of resident program schedules to ensure the needs of the image and goals set by the Individual Written Program Plan are met.
• Develops discharge plan and provides follow-up on inmates who are released from the program.
• Recruits volunteers to participate in Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human services or related field.
• Experience in program implementation and/or work experience within a correctional setting preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in chemical dependency treatment in an incarcerate-based setting or an intensive residential program for adult offenders preferred.
• Mets HRS requirements for a Certified Addictions Professional.
• Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Personal commitment to uphold and adhere to the Code of Ethics as outlined by Health and Rehabilitative Services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.