Treatment Counselor

CoreCivic is currently seeking a Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess prospective program participants, gathering data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments.
• Establish rapport with participants and determine individual and group needs based on screening results, assessment instruments, and other collateral sources.
• Facilitate individual and group treatment interventions in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Use standardized offender assessment information to develop treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitate participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, and coping mechanisms to encourage ongoing recovery.
• Plan participant incentives and employ appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of clinical files for each participant, including intake documents, assessments, interviews, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summaries, and referrals, in compliance with written protocols and prevailing laws and regulations.
• Document and track treatment plans, monitor inmate progress, and review status of inmates/residents to verify completion of treatment and therapeutic programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university (required).
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance‑use counseling field (required).
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a drug‑free workplace and an equal‑opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Pay

$26.96 per hour