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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
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Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. ADCRR is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system, with more than 8,000 officers and professional staff. We focus on transparency, accountability, and fairness. Job Location
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson 10001 South Wilmot Tucson, AZ 85734 Salary
Independent/Professional License
– $63,720.00 Associate License
– $60,480.00 Eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive: $2,500 upfront and $2,500 after three months of employment. Job Summary
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to assess and treat offenders and justice‑challenged individuals. In this role, you will deliver substance abuse education classes, conduct one‑on‑one assessments, maintain clinical records, participate in meetings, develop treatment plans, coordinate pre‑release planning, and interact with community providers and security staff. Job Duties
Conduct substance abuse education classes and group therapy. Conduct one‑on‑one clinical assessments and counseling sessions. Maintain clinical records. Participate in clinical staffings and meetings. Develop individual substance abuse treatment plans with program participants. Coordinate transitional pre‑release planning with case managers and maintain accurate statistical data. Interact with community resource providers, medical staff, and security staff. Travel/drive on state business. Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Addiction and treatment practices and protocol. Counseling, teaching, and facilitation techniques and processes. Correctional security practices. Personal computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google suites. Business English, grammar, and spelling. Skills
Verbal and written communications. Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Organizational and time management. Active listening. Counseling and interviewing. Collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records. Abilities
Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment. Interact professionally with offenders in group and one‑on‑one settings. Interact professionally with security staff and the public. Work in a secured correctional environment. Apply ADCRR policy and procedures. Collect and maintain statistical data. Work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision. Selective Preference(s)
Master’s Degree from an accredited school with a major in psychology, counseling, or related field. Two (2) years of counseling. Independent level license. Pre‑Employment Requirements
Must be licensed in Arizona as a Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Psychologist. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation and a drug test. If driving is required, a valid driver’s license must be maintained and driver training completed. Employees who drive on state business must keep a current, unexpired license. All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). Benefits
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year. Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). Robust and affordable insurance plan: medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability options. Exceptional retirement program. Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program. Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program. Additional Potential Incentives
Paid conferences and workshops when possible. Evidence‑based group curriculum. Minimal paperwork and no billing. Ability to be creative in using evidence‑based practices. Ability to be part of program development opportunities. Ability to help ADCRR achieve its goal of reducing recidivism. Ability to receive clinical supervision for independent licensure. Recognize that this location may qualify for the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program. Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR employees should consult their Human Resources Liaison for retirement plan details. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255‑2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
role at
State of Arizona Agency
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. ADCRR is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system, with more than 8,000 officers and professional staff. We focus on transparency, accountability, and fairness. Job Location
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson 10001 South Wilmot Tucson, AZ 85734 Salary
Independent/Professional License
– $63,720.00 Associate License
– $60,480.00 Eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive: $2,500 upfront and $2,500 after three months of employment. Job Summary
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to assess and treat offenders and justice‑challenged individuals. In this role, you will deliver substance abuse education classes, conduct one‑on‑one assessments, maintain clinical records, participate in meetings, develop treatment plans, coordinate pre‑release planning, and interact with community providers and security staff. Job Duties
Conduct substance abuse education classes and group therapy. Conduct one‑on‑one clinical assessments and counseling sessions. Maintain clinical records. Participate in clinical staffings and meetings. Develop individual substance abuse treatment plans with program participants. Coordinate transitional pre‑release planning with case managers and maintain accurate statistical data. Interact with community resource providers, medical staff, and security staff. Travel/drive on state business. Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Addiction and treatment practices and protocol. Counseling, teaching, and facilitation techniques and processes. Correctional security practices. Personal computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google suites. Business English, grammar, and spelling. Skills
Verbal and written communications. Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Organizational and time management. Active listening. Counseling and interviewing. Collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records. Abilities
Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment. Interact professionally with offenders in group and one‑on‑one settings. Interact professionally with security staff and the public. Work in a secured correctional environment. Apply ADCRR policy and procedures. Collect and maintain statistical data. Work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision. Selective Preference(s)
Master’s Degree from an accredited school with a major in psychology, counseling, or related field. Two (2) years of counseling. Independent level license. Pre‑Employment Requirements
Must be licensed in Arizona as a Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Psychologist. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation and a drug test. If driving is required, a valid driver’s license must be maintained and driver training completed. Employees who drive on state business must keep a current, unexpired license. All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). Benefits
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year. Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). Robust and affordable insurance plan: medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability options. Exceptional retirement program. Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program. Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program. Additional Potential Incentives
Paid conferences and workshops when possible. Evidence‑based group curriculum. Minimal paperwork and no billing. Ability to be creative in using evidence‑based practices. Ability to be part of program development opportunities. Ability to help ADCRR achieve its goal of reducing recidivism. Ability to receive clinical supervision for independent licensure. Recognize that this location may qualify for the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program. Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR employees should consult their Human Resources Liaison for retirement plan details. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255‑2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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