Correctional Substance Use Counselor: Transform Lives

Gateway Foundation; Vandalia (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Missouri is seeking Substance Abuse Counselors for correctional health programs. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling to clients within facilities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, performing case management, and monitoring treatment outcomes while ensuring MO DOC clearance requirements are met. This role offers stability and an opportunity to impact a marginalized population.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MAADC certification required; ability to obtain MSAPCB certification within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Must be able to 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; and maintains related records and charts.
• Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Case management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

MAADC Certification

Job description

Alpharus Health in Missouri is seeking Substance Abuse Counselors for correctional health programs. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling to clients within facilities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, performing case management, and monitoring treatment outcomes while ensuring MO DOC clearance requirements are met. This role offers stability and an opportunity to impact a marginalized population.