Correctional Substance Use Counselor - Impact & Growth

Alpharus Health; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with match

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Brooksville, FL is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support the Hernando Correctional Institution. You will conduct client interviews, assess treatment responses, and provide individual and group counseling to promote relapse prevention and pro-social change.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession; ability to obtain Florida DOC clearance; prior substance use/mental health counseling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university.
• CAP/MCAP/LMHC/LCMSW/LMFT preferred
• Must obtain Florida Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution.
• Experience in substance use treatment or mental health counseling preferred

Responsibilities

• Carries out client interviews to review substance use disorder and treatment history.
• Evaluates client response to treatment and assists with modified treatment plans.
• Provides basic didactic group counseling, psychoeducation, and family education.
• Delivers individual counseling and educational programs addressing relapse prevention and related skills.
• Maintains caseloads and develops individualized treatment plans with goals and interventions.
• Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summaries and aftercare plans for supervisor approval.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession

Job description

Alpharus Health in Brooksville, FL is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support the Hernando Correctional Institution. You will conduct client interviews, assess treatment responses, and provide individual and group counseling to promote relapse prevention and pro-social change.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession; ability to obtain Florida DOC clearance; prior substance use/mental health counseling experience preferred.