Addiction Counselor for Offenders, Therapeutic Community

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Full state benefits

SDRS retirement

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Corrections - Behavioral Health is hiring for a full-time position in Rapid City, SD (RCCF). The role provides substance use disorder services to offenders, including evaluations and clinical interventions in a therapeutic community setting.

The position includes an additional 10% premium and a $5,000 hiring incentive, with full state benefits and SDRS retirement. Applicants must meet education requirements and be able to document clinical care for offenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in alcohol and drug abuse studies, counseling, psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Monitors offender treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care.
• Assures accurate Information System behavioral health needs levels, and provides group, brief, and individual treatment.
• Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of offenders.
• Assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Corrections - Behavioral Health is hiring for a full-time position in Rapid City, SD (RCCF). The role provides substance use disorder services to offenders, including evaluations and clinical interventions in a therapeutic community setting.

The position includes an additional 10% premium and a $5,000 hiring incentive, with full state benefits and SDRS retirement. Applicants must meet education requirements and be able to document clinical care for offenders.