Ohio
Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) LeCI - 20091905
Ohio, Lebanon, Ohio, United States, 45036
Overview
Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?
Do you want to make a contribution to help men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free 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?
The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!
The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders 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 offenders who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.
Responsibilities
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 Medication-Assisted 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 Monday-Friday, however, will include one evening shift during the week.
Facilitate two cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
Monitor activities of volunteers and oversee support/fellowship meetings.
Position Details This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, (hours vary) days and occasional evenings. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Lebanon Correctional Institution, 3791 State Route 63, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.
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 & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
Position Qualifications
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
Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication
Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary 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. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
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Do you want to make a contribution to help men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free 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?
The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!
The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders 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 offenders who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.
Responsibilities
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 Medication-Assisted 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 Monday-Friday, however, will include one evening shift during the week.
Facilitate two cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
Monitor activities of volunteers and oversee support/fellowship meetings.
Position Details This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, (hours vary) days and occasional evenings. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Lebanon Correctional Institution, 3791 State Route 63, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.
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 & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
Position Qualifications
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
Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication
Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary 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. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
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