SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - 542316

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

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7567547

**CORRECTIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR SENIOR - 542316**

Job Location:

Education Program and Community Reentry

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) Perryville

2105 North Citrus Road

Goodyear, Arizona 85395

Salary

LICENSED ASSOCIATE-$67,200.00

LICENSED INDEPENDENT-$70,800.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

This position provides substance abuse counseling to the inmate/offender population through group and one-on-one sessions. Conducts clinical assessments and develops individual substance abuse treatment plans.

Coordinates transitional pre-release planning. Interacts with community providers and security staff. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation as required by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and statistical data/reports. Required to work independently with minimal supervision. In addition, this position is required to drive and travel on State business and perform other duties as appropriate to the assignment.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference.

Job Duties

• 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Addiction and treatment practices and protocol
• 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

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communications
• Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Organizational and time management
• Active listening
• Counseling and interviewing
• Collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records

Ability to:

• Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment
• Interact professionally with offenders in a group and one-on-one settings
• Interact professionally with security staff and the public
• Work in a secure correctional environment
• Apply Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) policy and procedures
• Collect and maintain statistical data
• Work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision

Selective Preference(s)

• Masters Degree from an accredited school with a major in psychology, counseling, or related field
• Two (2) years of counseling
• Independent level license

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes.

Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or as a Psychologist.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate drivers license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).*

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program