Drug Treatment Counselor

The Bama Companies, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

State of Alabama RSA Retirement

Job summary

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is seeking Drug Treatment Counselors to fill full-time roles across multiple locations in Alabama. The position provides guidance to inmates in a substance abuse treatment setting, including education, group processing, and individual interactions.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any major (or a High School Diploma/GED with substitution) and at least one year of substance abuse counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major required or HS diploma/GED with substitution.
• At least 1 year of substance abuse counseling experience.
• Substance abuse counseling experience above the minimum can substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a Substance Abuse Treatment file from pre-treatment through aftercare.
• Document progress and behaviors.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and post-recovery strategies.
• Facilitate individual sessions.
• Facilitate group sessions using ADOC approved curricula.
• Identify barriers to treatment and recovery.
• Facilitate risk/needs assessments.
• Complete monthly reports.
• Attend routine Substance Use Treatment meetings and annual training.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

High School Diploma or GED with substitution

Job description

Salary Range:

$34,730 - $58,111

Note: The starting salary is determined based on education, experience, or a combination of both.

Benefits:

• Insurance
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• State of Alabama RSA Retirement

Location:

Locations across the state.

Job Summary:

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is seeking Drug Treatment Counselors. These positions are in various locations across the state.

This is a full-time professional position that provides supportive guidance and direction to inmates in a substance abuse treatment setting. The Drug Treatment Counselor will provide compassionate guidance, direction and support to participants suffering from drug and/or alcohol dependency through education, group processing, and individual interactions.

The primary responsibilities of the Drug Treatment Counselor are as follows:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a Substance Abuse Treatment file from pre-treatment through aftercare.
• Document progress and behaviors.
• Develop appropriate and individualized treatment plans and assist with post recovery strategies.
• Facilitate individual sessions.
• Facilitate group sessions using ADOC approved curricula as a guide.
• Identify behaviors that inhibit treatment and recovery.
• Facilitate risk/needs assessments.
• Complete monthly reports.
• Attend routine Substance Use Treatment meetings and annual training.

Applicants must meet the requirements below:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any major.
• One (1) year experience in substance abuse counseling.

Notes:

Substance abuse counseling experience above the minimum will substitute for the required degree on a year for year basis (minimum education - High School Diploma/GED).

'Substance Abuse Counseling' is defined as implementing the techniques and philosophy of a specific addiction recovery model such as 12-step or therapeutic community, observing, recording and orally describing the behavior and thinking processes of substance abusers and developing aftercare plans. Volunteer substance abuse counseling which includes these tasks will be credited on a 40-hour work week.