Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) Belmont Correctional Institution - PN 20030979, 20099283 & 20091388

About the role

The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with incarcerated men and women in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of incarcerated men and women who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).
• Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening during the week.
• Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
• Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings.

Requirements

• Must hold current certification or credentials in one of the following: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III), Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.
• Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.
• Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
• Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in substance use recovery counseling.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in correctional settings.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in group therapy facilitation.

Skills

• Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Technical Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality, Developing Others

Benefits

Correctional Program Coordinator/Substance Use Counselor at Belmont Correctional Institution offers benefits such as:

• Hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.
• Normal working hours are Monday through Friday during the day, and may be required to work evenings as assigned.
• Position is located within our Recovery Services at Belmont Correctional Institution, 68518 Bannock Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
• Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH.
• This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
• Position is classified as a Professional.
• All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Pay

$29.08 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Location

RecSvcs - Belmont Corr

Agency Contact Name and Information

Human Resources

Unposting Date

Aug 2, 2026, 10:59:00 PM