Substance Abuse Counselor — Corrections & Training

Management & Training Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty and military leave

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS is hiring a Substance Abuse Program Specialist to implement and maintain an ACA-aligned program. The role focuses on awareness, prevention, staff training, and coordination with community resources, with duties including training staff and documenting assessments.

Requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field, two years of substance abuse experience preferred; valid Mississippi driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminology or related field required.
• Two years of substance abuse treatment experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license in Mississippi with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a system to promote integration of substance abuse prevention with other facility programs.
• Assess inmates with substance abuse problems and develop plans with counselors and health staff.
• Document all assessments in inmate medical records.
• Provide ongoing staff training in substance abuse and prevention.
• Develop health education materials and procedures regarding substance abuse.
• Conduct substance abuse and tobacco cessation classes for inmates and staff.

Skills

Program development

Staff training

Communication

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminology or related field

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS is hiring a Substance Abuse Program Specialist to implement and maintain an ACA-aligned program. The role focuses on awareness, prevention, staff training, and coordination with community resources, with duties including training staff and documenting assessments.

Requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field, two years of substance abuse experience preferred; valid Mississippi driver’s