Substance Use Counselor Correctional Program Coordinator - ToCI -
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Job Description
The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!
- Are you a qualified licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work Licensed Counselor Chemical Dependency Counseling) skilled at working with dually diagnosed persons
- Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substancefree and productive lives
- Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others
- Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change
- Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems
- Are you able to provide services to the substance use and mentally ill population
The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohios prisons to facilitate life change foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.
Duties of theCorrectional Program Coordinator include:
- At assigned correctional institution 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 MedicationAssisted Treatment Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery
- Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs
- Provide continuing care planning
- Schedule is MondayFriday however will include one evening shift 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 meeting
This is anhourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of 11 on theOhio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 1st shift.This position is located within our
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
Substance Use Counselor
Correctional Program Coordinator ToCI
Who we are:
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.
OhioMHAS Values:
- ServiceOriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative serviceoriented environment where you will be respected and valued.
Position Qualifications
Must hold current certification or credentials in one of 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.
Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skill:Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail Building Trust Confidentiality Developing Others
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all postsecondary education coursework or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five 5 business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting hiring developing and retaining highperforming employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.
To learn more about our agency please visit our website at www.mha.ohio/
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
