Senior Correctional Substance Use Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Robust health insurance plan

Excellent retirement program

Public transportation subsidy

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks a Substance Use Counselor to assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals. Responsibilities include delivering education classes, conducting assessments, maintaining records, and coordinating pre-release planning in a correctional environment.

The role requires LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW or psychologist licensure in Arizona, with extensive collaboration with security staff and community providers.

Qualifications

• Licensed in AZ as LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW or Psychologist (pre-employment requirement).
• Background check and drug test required.
• TB test during orientation and annually thereafter.
• Must comply with E-Verify requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver substance education classes and therapy groups for inmates/offenders.
• Conduct one-on-one clinical assessments and counseling sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in clinical staffings and meetings.
• Develop individual substance treatment plans and coordinate pre-release planning.
• Interact with community providers and security staff.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Active listening

Case management

Data collection

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks a Substance Use Counselor to assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals. Responsibilities include delivering education classes, conducting assessments, maintaining records, and coordinating pre-release planning in a correctional environment.

The role requires LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW or psychologist licensure in Arizona, with extensive collaboration with security staff and community providers.