Senior Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor

Arizona Department of Corrections; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days with holidays

Parental Leave

Insurance plan

Retirement program

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor Senior at ASPC Perryville in Goodyear, AZ. The role provides inmate substance abuse counseling, conducts assessments, and develops treatment plans.

Requires licensure options (LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW/ Psychologist), a master's in psychology or related field preferred, and two years of counseling. Travel may be required; strong documentation and collaboration with community providers are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of addiction and treatment practices.
• Counseling, teaching, and facilitation techniques and processes.
• Correctional security practices.
• Computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Business English, grammar, and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Conducts substance abuse education classes and group therapy.
• 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 program participants.
• Coordinates transitional pre-release planning with case managers and
• maintains accurate statistical data.
• Interacts with community resource providers, medical staff, and security staff.
• Travels/Drives on state business.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Skills

Addiction treatment knowledge

Counseling techniques

Correctional security practices

Computers: MS Office & Google Suite

Business English

Verbal & written communications

Interpersonal relationships

Organizational & time management

Active listening

Counseling & interviewing

Data collection & clinical records

Education

Master's degree in psychology or counseling

Two years of counseling experience

Independent level license

Arizona licensure or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Arizona Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor Senior at ASPC Perryville in Goodyear, AZ. The role provides inmate substance abuse counseling, conducts assessments, and develops treatment plans.

Requires licensure options (LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW/ Psychologist), a master's in psychology or related field preferred, and two years of counseling. Travel may be required; strong documentation and collaboration with community providers are essential.