Substance Abuse Counselor 1 Underfill

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Substance Abuse Counselor 1 (underfill for the Substance Abuse Counselor 2) will provide direct clinical work for adults incarcerated at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. Responsibilities for this role may include intake assessments development of individualized treatment plans group facilitations individual counseling and oversight of therapeutic community activities.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science approved by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol Drug and Gambling Counselors and eligibility for certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern as established by State law and the Board.

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 Nevada Risk Assessment System (NRAS) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) standards; diagnose and/or classify substance abusers extent of alcohol and drug abuse and personality traits; 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.

Plan develop organize and conduct alcohol and drug abuse cessation and prevention classes; prepare course curriculum based upon the goals and objectives set by the facility; conduct orientation and individual and/or group counseling intervention education and referral; facilitate crisis and behavior intervention to include referral for mental health services and/or other resources; consult with and utilize other services agencies resources and professionals as needed.

Provide in-service training regarding counseling programs education and services related to alcohol and drug abuse.

Prepare statistical documentation and reports on caseload activities and services.

Maintain ethics and confidentiality standards according to regulation.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision of a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor incumbents gain knowledge of and are trained in the full range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents must be certified as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Intern by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol Drug and Gambling Counselors. This is the entry level in the series. Progression to Substance Abuse Counselor II may only occur upon meeting minimum qualifications and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

General knowledge of: federal and State alcohol and drug abuse laws rules and regulations; illegal substances drug classifications and psychiatric medications used to treat abusers of alcohol and/or drugs; concepts principles and techniques used in the screening assessment and evaluation of abusers of alcohol and/or drugs; counseling and treatment of substance abusers in group and individual settings; American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of service and treatment and the current edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).

Ability to: read technical legal and scientific documents; interact and communicate effectively with persons of various social cultural economic and educational backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; write concise logical and grammatically correct reports; explain policies procedures theories and concepts to clients and families; make oral group presentations; follow through on assignments as directed.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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