Correctional Substance Use Counselor - $30 per hour

CoreCivic; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Substance Use Counselor for a position in Eloy, Arizona. The role focuses on assessment, individualized treatment planning, and facilitating group and individual interventions within correctional settings.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field, one year of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. CoreCivic emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to regulations, and ongoing program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field.
• One year of experience in mental health or substance use counseling.
• Licensure/certification may be required where applicable.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants using screening tools; builds rapport and determines needs.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions per agency guidelines and state regulations.
• Promotes engagement in treatment and use of therapeutic tools to support recovery.
• Maintains confidentiality of clinical files and adheres to protocols and laws.
• Documents and tracks treatment plans and progress towards completion.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Interviews & assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Correctional Substance Use Counselor - $30 per hour

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Substance Use Counselor for a job in Eloy, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Substance Use Counselor
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

$29.62 per hour

AtCoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seekingTreatment Counselorwho has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs basedon results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policiesand procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).
• Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required.
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Where applicable, must possess appropriate licensure/certification.
• A valid driver's license is required.
  
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req30660. Posted job title: Therapy Substance Use Counselor - Red Rock

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.