Counselor - Youthful Offender

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment

401k with company match up to 7%

Discounts nationwide

Descripción de la vacante

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA, is hiring a Youthful Offender Counselor to facilitate psycho-educational and process groups, provide individual counseling, and maintain clinical records within a Cognitive Therapeutic Community for ages 18-25.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Virginia CSAC certification within two years, and preference for experience in substance abuse treatment and correctional settings.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services is required.
• State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia within two years of signing.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment is preferred.
• Experience in correctional or secure settings is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitating psycho-educational and process group sessions as defined by curriculum for Youthful Offenders.
• Providing individual counseling according to program timeframes and documenting sessions.
• Maintaining clinical records according to policies and Spectrum standards.
• Soliciting external guest speakers to provide pro-social and pro-recovery activities.

Conocimientos

Counseling

Group facilitation

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Herramientas

CSAC certification

Descripción del empleo

Location: Chesapeake, VA. Indian Creek Correctional Center houses 1,000+ inmates and operates a Cognitive Therapeutic Community in which inmates receive substance use disorder treatment services. The population is considered "youthful offenders" when in early adulthood. Clients are ages 18-25.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm with a 1-hour unpaid meal break
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour. ($52,000 annually). Candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent certification/license are eligible for $27.88/hour ($58,000 annually).

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Youthful Offender Counselor Is Responsible For

• Facilitating psycho-educational and process group sessions as defined by specified curriculum for Youthful Offenders.
• Providing individual counseling according to timeframes established per program and documenting each session according to policies and procedures.
• Maintaining clinical records in accordance with contractual and Spectrum standards.
• Correcting all documentation deficiencies in established timeframes as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
• Soliciting external guest speakers to provide presentations, seminars, and other activities that are pro social and pro recovery.
• Serving as a role model/mentor for inmates while maintaining professional boundaries and addressing program participant issues, concerns, and inappropriate behaviors promptly and in accordance with Spectrum’s clinical design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required.
• State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification/license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors is required within two (2) years of signing job description.
• Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred.
• Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus.
• Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus.