Senior Correctional Substance Use Counselor

State of Arizona; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Robust insurance plan

Retirement program

Transit subsidy

Paid conferences/workshops

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor Senior at ASPC Lewis in Buckeye, AZ. The role focuses on counseling, treatment planning, and community coordination to support offender rehabilitation.

Requires licensure in AZ and clinical experience; includes comprehensive benefits and a $5,000 hiring incentive. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of addiction and treatment practices.
• Counseling techniques and adult learning processes.
• Understanding of ADCRR policies and correctional security practices.
• Proficiency with patient data and clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Leads substance use education classes and therapy groups for inmates.
• Conducts individual assessments and counseling sessions.
• Maintains clinical records and participates in staffings.
• Develops individualized treatment plans and coordinates pre-release planning.
• Collaborates with community providers and security staff.

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology or related field

Two years counseling experience

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor Senior at ASPC Lewis in Buckeye, AZ. The role focuses on counseling, treatment planning, and community coordination to support offender rehabilitation.

Requires licensure in AZ and clinical experience; includes comprehensive benefits and a $5,000 hiring incentive. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism.