Corrections Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

PSLF

Job summary

Alpharus Health is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for the Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, MI. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 11:00am–7:30pm, under the MDOC contract, with duties including intake, assessments, discharge planning, and group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group.

Required is a bachelor’s with two years’ experience or a master’s with one year, plus licensure eligibility in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum two years' experience or Master's degree with one year of experience
• Experience in substance abuse field with counseling, assessment, treatment planning and group therapy
• Clinical licensure and/or Certification in State of Michigan or eligibility within designated timeframe
• Ability to follow MDOC directives and adapt to space/scheduling
• Independence and teamwork, ability to receive supervision feedback
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Provides group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessment, Mid-Program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare recommendations, per MDOC contract
• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and client progress; maintains records
• Provides evidence-based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group
• Provides individual segregation discharges as needed/approved for offenders terminated early
• Completion of reporting requirements
• Adherence to MDOC policies focusing on safety and professional boundaries
• Navigate between internal electronic health record and MDOC system for reporting

Job description

Alpharus Health is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for the Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, MI. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 11:00am–7:30pm, under the MDOC contract, with duties including intake, assessments, discharge planning, and group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group.

Required is a bachelor’s with two years’ experience or a master’s with one year, plus licensure eligibility in Michigan.