Impactful Substance Use Counselor (Corrections)

Gateway Foundation; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) match

Disability & Life

Flexible Spending

PSLF

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpharus Health seeks a Part-time/On-Call Substance Use Counselor for the Marquette Branch Prison in Michigan. You will conduct intake, assessments and discharge planning, and provide group therapy for offenders while ensuring MDOC contract compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field with 2+ years or 1+ year experience, state licensure within timeline, and strong attendance. Benefits include health, retirement, and time-off offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience or Master’s with 1+ year of experience.
• Experience in substance abuse field with counseling, assessment, treatment planning and group therapy for offenders.
• Clinical licensure/certification in Michigan or ability to obtain within specified timeframe.
• Ability to follow MDOC directives and work independently or with a team.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Provide group orientation, intake, comprehensive assessment, Mid-Program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare per MDOC contract.
• Document treatment progress and maintain related records and charts.
• Provide Evidence-Based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group.
• Provide segregation discharges as needed per MDOC requirements.
• Complete reporting and adhere to MDOC policies and procedures; ensure safety and professional boundaries.
• Navigate between EHR and MDOC systems for reporting.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Treatment planning

Group therapy

Offender population

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Alpharus Health seeks a Part-time/On-Call Substance Use Counselor for the Marquette Branch Prison in Michigan. You will conduct intake, assessments and discharge planning, and provide group therapy for offenders while ensuring MDOC contract compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field with 2+ years or 1+ year experience, state licensure within timeline, and strong attendance. Benefits include health, retirement, and time-off offerings.