Correctional Substance Use Counselor & Program Coordinator

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-based pay (SEIU/1199)

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) to provide group counseling to incarcerated individuals at Marion Correctional Institution. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and continuing care in an electronic health record environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating two cohorts, referrals to MAT and Narcan, and overseeing volunteer activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
• Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.
• Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.
• Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
• Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

Responsibilities

• At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).
• Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs.
• Provide continuing care planning.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening during the week.
• Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
• Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings.

Skills

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Critical Thinking

Building Trust

Situational Awareness

Verbal Communication

Confidentiality

Developing Others

Education

LCDC II

LCDC III

LICDC

LISW

PCC

PC

LSW

Physician (MD/DO)

Psychologist

Registered Nurse

LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)

Independent LMFT

Job description

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) to provide group counseling to incarcerated individuals at Marion Correctional Institution. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and continuing care in an electronic health record environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating two cohorts, referrals to MAT and Narcan, and overseeing volunteer activities.