Evening Corrections Substance Use Counselor

Alpharus Health; Kincheloe (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 3

Paid time off (18 days)

9 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Alpharus Health is hiring a Substance Use Counselor for a correctional healthcare role located in Kincheloe, MI. The position runs Monday through Friday, 2:00PM-10:00PM, with a compensation range hourly.

You will conduct intake, assessments, and discharge planning under MDOC contract requirements, delivering evidence-based group therapy to offenders and maintaining clinical records. Michigan licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience OR Master's degree with 1+ year.
• Experience in substance use field with counseling, assessment, treatment planning and group therapy.
• Clinical licensure and/or certification in Michigan or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Ability to follow MDOC directives and coordinate with facility scheduling.
• Ability to work independently and/or with team members.
• Ability to receive and apply clinical supervision feedback and maintain attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provides group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessment, Mid-Program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare recommendations.
• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and client's progress and responses to treatment; maintains related records and charts.
• Provides Evidenced-Based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group.
• Provides individual segregation discharges as needed/approved for offenders terminated early from services.
• Adherence to MDOC policies and procedures with attention to safety and professional boundaries.
• Navigate between internal EHR and MDOC system for reporting.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Treatment planning

Group therapy

Offender population work

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience

Master's degree with 1+ year experience

Job description

Alpharus Health is hiring a Substance Use Counselor for a correctional healthcare role located in Kincheloe, MI. The position runs Monday through Friday, 2:00PM-10:00PM, with a compensation range hourly.

You will conduct intake, assessments, and discharge planning under MDOC contract requirements, delivering evidence-based group therapy to offenders and maintaining clinical records. Michigan licensure or eligibility is required.