Correctional SUD Counselor (CADC/CAADC) - Impactful Care

VitalCore Health Strategies; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Center

401K matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Area

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies, a leader in correctional health care, seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, DE for a full-time role. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, conduct crisis stabilization, intakes, and ongoing evaluations, and coordinate care with in-house and community providers.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, CADC or CAADC certification (or progress toward certification within two years), and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• CADC/CAADC certification or actively pursuing within two years.
• Experience as a clinician/counselor/social worker in public or private agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations.
• Collaborate with in-house and community services; participate in monthly behavioral health calls.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, including medical staff and community providers; assist discharge planning.
• Perform risk assessments of inmates and document findings; assist with planning of programs and projects.
• Prepare documentation, records and reports.
• Utilize CBT and Motivational Interviewing; apply clinical skills to prioritize treatment needs.
• Make independent clinical decisions while using supervision as needed.

Skills

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Management

Clinical Documentation

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

CADC/CAADC certification or in progress within 2 years

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies, a leader in correctional health care, seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, DE for a full-time role. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, conduct crisis stabilization, intakes, and ongoing evaluations, and coordinate care with in-house and community providers.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, CADC or CAADC certification (or progress toward certification within two years), and flexibility to work