Senior Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor

Arizona State Government; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days with 10 paidH0

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks

Robust and affordable insurance (med/d

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor Senior to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals at the Buckeye facility. You will deliver education classes, conduct assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans with a focus on community reintegration.

You must hold licensure in Arizona and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Arizona as LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW or Psychologist.
• Requires background investigation and drug test.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts substance abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants.
• Conducts one-on-one clinical assessments and counseling sessions.
• Maintains clinical records.
• Participates in clinical staffings and meetings.
• Develops individual substance abuse treatment plans with inmate/offender program participants.
• Coordinates transitional pre-release planning with case managers and maintains accurate statistical data.
• Interacts with community resource providers and security staff.
• Travels/Drives on state business.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Skills

Addiction treatment

Counseling techniques

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Data recording

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Independent licensure

Two years counseling experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor Senior to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals at the Buckeye facility. You will deliver education classes, conduct assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans with a focus on community reintegration.

You must hold licensure in Arizona and pass background checks.