Correctional Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Alpharus Health seeks a Substance Use Counselor at Newberry Correctional Facility in Michigan to lead group-based, trauma-informed treatment for incarcerated men. You will conduct intakes, deliver evidence-based group therapy, and support discharge planning in line with MDOC contract requirements.

The role offers professional growth in a correctional environment, enabling independent clinical work while collaborating within a statewide network and maintaining strong team communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum two years’ experience OR Master’s Degree with minimum one year of experience.
• Experience in substance abuse field with skills in counseling, assessment, treatment planning and group therapy; working with offender population.
• Clinical licensure and/or Certification in State of Michigan or ability to obtain within designated timeframe specified through the Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
• Ability to follow MDOC directives and remain flexible to accommodate facility space and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently and/or with team members as available.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent delivery of services.

Responsibilities

• Provides group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessment, Mid-Program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare recommendations, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.
• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and client’s progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.
• Provides Evidenced-Based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.
• Provides individual segregation discharges as needed/approved for offenders terminated early from substance abuse services, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements and at the discretion of the correctional facility.
• Completion of reporting requirements
• Adherence to MDOC policies and procedures, with specific attention to safety and security, and maintenance of professional boundaries with offender population.
• Ability to navigate between internal electronic health record and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) system for reporting.

Skills

Counseling

Group Therapy

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MDOC System

Job description

Alpharus Health seeks a Substance Use Counselor at Newberry Correctional Facility in Michigan to lead group-based, trauma-informed treatment for incarcerated men. You will conduct intakes, deliver evidence-based group therapy, and support discharge planning in line with MDOC contract requirements.

The role offers professional growth in a correctional environment, enabling independent clinical work while collaborating within a statewide network and maintaining strong team communication.