SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR 3
About the role
The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Substance Abuse Counselor 3 (SAC3) position in Indian Springs. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct supervision over the Substance Use Disorder Program at Southern Desert Correctional Center TRUST, supervising up to eight clinical staff.
Responsibilities
Perform initial screenings and assessments of clients; review personal history files and court documents and conduct personal interviews;
Gather pertinent information with the use of screening and assessment instruments such as NRAS, ASAM and DSM standards;
Determine classification, level of care, treatment needs and continuity of care;
Prepare written treatment plans;
Monitor and document client progress in relation to treatment plans, goals and objectives and adjust level of care accordingly;
Document contacts and services;
Prepare assessment, discharge, and progress reports and summaries as required.
Requirements
Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and two years of experience as a journey level Substance Abuse Counselor which must have included leading treatment teams, conducting clinical counseling, and implementing an established substance abuse program;
Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and two years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor II in Nevada State service;
Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and five years as a journey level Substance Abuse Counselor as described above;
CADC by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and five years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor II in Nevada State service.
Qualifications
Accept clients for clinical admission as recommended by medical/mental health intake staff; review lesson plans and treatment plans to ensure adherence to core curriculum requirements; monitor quality of care through review and evaluation of case records and activities; monitor the progress of clients through consultation with case managers and participation in treatment team meetings.
Skills
Oversee the day-to-day clinical practice of subordinate Substance Abuse Counselors; effectively lead a treatment team; communicate effectively in conflict situations; organize work flow to accomplish established objectives; delegate responsibility.
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit.
For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
State Holidays: January 1, Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday), Third Monday in February (Washington’s Birthday), Last Monday in May (Memorial Day), June 19 (Juneteenth Day), July 4 (Independence Day), Last Monday in September (Labor Day), Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November (Family Day), December 25 (Christmas Day).
Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.