Correctional Substance Use Counselor: Impactful Work

Alpharus Health; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Diverse patient demographics

Care improvement focus

Unique healthcare setting

Entry-level friendly

Job summary

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider recruiting a Substance Use Counselor for the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri. The role focuses on assessments, individual and group counseling, documentation, and care coordination within a correctional setting.

Salary ranges from $18 to $24 per hour, with annual merit reviews. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and MAADC certification within 30 days; willingness to obtain Missouri DOC clearance is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to obtain Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plan.
• Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients' progress and responses to treatment; maintains related records and charts.
• Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Documentation

Case management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider recruiting a Substance Use Counselor for the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri. The role focuses on assessments, individual and group counseling, documentation, and care coordination within a correctional setting.

Salary ranges from $18 to $24 per hour, with annual merit reviews. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and MAADC certification within 30 days; willingness to obtain Missouri DOC clearance is