Treatment Counselor

Duties: The Treatment Counselor implements a wide range of alcohol and drug use programs and provides case management and counseling services to inmates/residents assigned to the treatment program(s).

Skills: 1.Interviews and assesses prospective program participants and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.2.Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions in accordance with CCA partner agency and prevailing state regulations statutes policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.3.Facilitates participant engagement in treatment process promoting positive attitudes skills coping mechanisms to encourage ongoing recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.4.Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include but not limited to intake documents assessment(s) and interview(s) treatment plan treatment plan reviews progress notes discharge summary and referrals according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).5.Documents and tracks treatment plans monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.6.Plans develops and conducts seminars workshops and specialized training programs in the specific areas of treatment and prevention.7.Prepares and assists administrative and supervisory staff in development of a variety of standard narrative statistical summary and/or operational records reports and logs using appropriate grammar to include filing alphabetizing and labeling. Properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.8.Attends and actively participates in scheduled staff meetings group meetings and other staff or group activities essential for effective program and service delivery. Attends professional seminars workshops conferences as required.9.Assists in supervising inmates/residents assigned to treatment programs and enforces policies and rules governing inmate conduct to maintain the safety and security of facility operations.

Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Psychology Counseling Social Work or a closely related field is required. One year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required. Three years of fulltime counseling experience with a criminal justice population in a substance use disorder program is required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis. Must possess an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor Certification by an accredited certifying organization. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. A valid drivers license is required.

Schedule Notes: Current shift is MondayFriday working 3 day shiftsand 2 late nights. They may also eventually resume working the weekends which would mean they would work every 5th weekend (Saturday/Sunday) for example. Must be fully licensed with AOD certification **Credential verification required with submittal** 8 12 week initial duration Qualifications: High School diploma GED certification or equivalent is required. Three years (3) of fulltime counseling experience in a substance use disorder program is required. Must possess an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor Certification by an accredited certifying organization. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. A valid drivers license is required. CoreCivic is a DrugFree Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran. **We can accept several different types of certifications as listed below we just cant accept a registered certification. (From CCAPP board): CADC I Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I CADC II Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II CADCCS Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Clinical Supervisor LAADC Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor* LAADCS Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor* (From CAADE board): CATC Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor CATC I Certified Addiction treatment Counselor I (30 Unit Community College Alcohol and Other Drug Certificate) CATC II Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II (Associate Degree) CATC III Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor III (Bachelor s Degree) CATC IV Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor IV (Master s Degree) CATC V Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor V (Doctoral Degree) CATC N Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor N (Nursing Degree) (From CADTP board): SUDCC Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor SUDCC II Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor Advanced Experience SUDCC III Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor Advanced Experience and Bachelor Level Education SUDCC IIICS Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor Clinical Supervisor (effective 1/1/19 all former CAODCCS counselors will be grandfathered to the SUDCC IIICS upon renewal) SUDCC IV: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor Advanced Experience and Master Level Education SUDCC IV CS: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor Clinical Supervisor
Required Skills: FILINGMENTAL HEALTHOPERATIONSTHERAPEUTICTRAINING
Additional Skills: TRAINING PROGRAMSCASE MANAGEMENTCCACOPING

Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: 2609 : Boston Avenue
Job Category: Core Services Travel