Senior Correctional Substance Use Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days + 10 holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Robust insurance program

Excellent retirement program

Transit subsidy

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is seeking a Substance Use Counselor Senior to assess and treat offenders in a correctional setting. The role includes delivering substance education, conducting assessments, maintaining clinical records, and coordinating pre-release planning with case managers.

LICENSURE in AZ (LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW or Psychologist) is required, with two years of counseling experience preferred. Eligibility for incentives and an excellent benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Arizona as LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW or as a Psychologist
• Experience working with substance‑challenged individuals in a correctional environment is preferred
• Two years of counseling experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts substance 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 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

Counseling techniques

Verbal and written communications

Active listening

Organization and time management

Interpersonal relationships

Working in correctional settings

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology/counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is seeking a Substance Use Counselor Senior to assess and treat offenders in a correctional setting. The role includes delivering substance education, conducting assessments, maintaining clinical records, and coordinating pre-release planning with case managers.

LICENSURE in AZ (LIAC/LAAC/LPC/LAC/LCSW/LMSW or Psychologist) is required, with two years of counseling experience preferred. Eligibility for incentives and an excellent benefits package available.