Coconino County Arizona
Substance Abuse Counselor- Sheriff's Office (1025)
Coconino County Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
Substance Abuse Counselor- Sheriff’s Office (1025)
Nature of Work: Under general supervision provides professional work of moderate difficulty in counseling/treatment in the Coconino County Detention Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program, performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities
Performs initial intake and evaluation of participants Facilitates and prepares for group/individual sessions Creates and maintains individual and group therapy files Facilitates adherence to core curriculum Assesses and monitors progress of inmate(s) throughout the program Provides and coordinates discharge planning with Case Worker and Detention Center staff May help develop new policies and procedures as needed Essential functions
Essential functions of this position include sitting; working with and around others; working with frequent interruptions; vision acuity (near); hearing and speech for ordinary conversation and conducting sessions; touch for computer work and documentation to therapy files. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in field of work and one year experience; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Additional Requirements
Must be registered with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Services as a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor or obtain licensing within the first year of employment with the Sheriff’s Office. Must successfully pass a background investigation and polygraph test. Must not have a felony conviction within previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years. Must not have used marijuana within twelve months of hire or dangerous or narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation. This position is exempt from overtime. This position is safety sensitive. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques involved in providing professional counseling (Psychotherapy, group and individual casework) Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances Current Evidence Based Best Practices and concepts of Substance Abuse Treatment Community service organizations and agencies Skill in interviewing techniques, intervention strategies, and after care services Ability to work with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds Computers and software to prepare reports Ability to evaluate and document inmate progress toward treatment goals Ability to work well with a team, as well as independently Ability to provide group treatment and individual counseling using Matrix Model Excellent communication, both verbal and written Employee Benefits
Vacation/Annual Leave Sick Leave 10 Holidays Per Year Health Care Insurance Dental Plan Vision Plan Group Life Insurance Pre-Tax Deduction Plan Sick Leave Conversion Plan Personal Day Purchase Program Vacation Sell Back Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Wellness Program Long-Term Disability Arizona State Retirement System Employee Assistance Program On-going Training Opportunities Free bus transportation / EcoPass bus pass Elective Coverage
Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tax-deferred investment program Accidental and Disability Insurance Short Term Disability Sheriff’s Office: As part of the application process, you are required to submit a completed background packet to the Sheriff’s Office prior to the close date of this position. The following link will allow you to download the 25-page background questionnaire. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the download, please call Human Resources at (928) 679-7100. Please copy and paste this link to your web browser to download the background packet: https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/66834/Final-New-Background-Packet
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Nature of Work: Under general supervision provides professional work of moderate difficulty in counseling/treatment in the Coconino County Detention Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program, performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities
Performs initial intake and evaluation of participants Facilitates and prepares for group/individual sessions Creates and maintains individual and group therapy files Facilitates adherence to core curriculum Assesses and monitors progress of inmate(s) throughout the program Provides and coordinates discharge planning with Case Worker and Detention Center staff May help develop new policies and procedures as needed Essential functions
Essential functions of this position include sitting; working with and around others; working with frequent interruptions; vision acuity (near); hearing and speech for ordinary conversation and conducting sessions; touch for computer work and documentation to therapy files. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in field of work and one year experience; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Additional Requirements
Must be registered with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Services as a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor or obtain licensing within the first year of employment with the Sheriff’s Office. Must successfully pass a background investigation and polygraph test. Must not have a felony conviction within previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years. Must not have used marijuana within twelve months of hire or dangerous or narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation. This position is exempt from overtime. This position is safety sensitive. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques involved in providing professional counseling (Psychotherapy, group and individual casework) Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances Current Evidence Based Best Practices and concepts of Substance Abuse Treatment Community service organizations and agencies Skill in interviewing techniques, intervention strategies, and after care services Ability to work with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds Computers and software to prepare reports Ability to evaluate and document inmate progress toward treatment goals Ability to work well with a team, as well as independently Ability to provide group treatment and individual counseling using Matrix Model Excellent communication, both verbal and written Employee Benefits
Vacation/Annual Leave Sick Leave 10 Holidays Per Year Health Care Insurance Dental Plan Vision Plan Group Life Insurance Pre-Tax Deduction Plan Sick Leave Conversion Plan Personal Day Purchase Program Vacation Sell Back Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Wellness Program Long-Term Disability Arizona State Retirement System Employee Assistance Program On-going Training Opportunities Free bus transportation / EcoPass bus pass Elective Coverage
Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tax-deferred investment program Accidental and Disability Insurance Short Term Disability Sheriff’s Office: As part of the application process, you are required to submit a completed background packet to the Sheriff’s Office prior to the close date of this position. The following link will allow you to download the 25-page background questionnaire. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the download, please call Human Resources at (928) 679-7100. Please copy and paste this link to your web browser to download the background packet: https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/66834/Final-New-Background-Packet
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