Correctional Substance Use Counselor – Program Coordinator

State of Ohio; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) at Marion Correctional Institution to deliver counseling and recovery services to incarcerated individuals. This role uses CBT and MI techniques to support life change within a correctional setting.

You will provide group counseling, develop treatment plans, and coordinate continuing care, with opportunities to refer to MAT and community resources.

Qualifications

• Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following.
• Authorized to provide alcohol and drug group counseling and related services.
• Correctional/behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and drug group counseling and related services to participants on your caseload.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning.
• Engage and refer clients to MAT, Narcan and community linkage for recovery.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and provide continuing care planning.
• Schedule Monday–Friday with one evening per week.
• Facilitate two cohorts of treatment at a time with a 1:15 ratio.
• Oversee volunteers and supervise meetings.

Skills

Counseling

Rehabilitation

Building Trust

Critical Thinking

Verbal Communication

Confidentiality

Developing Others

Situational Awareness

Education

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Licensed Independent Social Worker

Professional Clinical Counselor

Professional Counselor

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Physician

Licensed Psychologist

Registered Nurse

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist

Job description

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) at Marion Correctional Institution to deliver counseling and recovery services to incarcerated individuals. This role uses CBT and MI techniques to support life change within a correctional setting.

You will provide group counseling, develop treatment plans, and coordinate continuing care, with opportunities to refer to MAT and community resources.