Substance Abuse Counselor — In-Custody Recovery Lead

WestCare Inc; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation in Sheridan, IL seeks a qualified clinician to deliver clinical substance abuse treatment within a correctional program. You will assess clients, engage them in treatment, and develop service plans tailored to individual goals while adhering to program and IDOC guidelines.

The role includes leading groups on therapeutic communities, relapse prevention, and related topics, with emphasis on confidentiality, record-keeping, and collaboration with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling services.
• Knowledge of offender populations and therapeutic community concepts.
• Ability to pass background checks and obtain necessary clearances.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment of each client with required assessment tools.
• Initiate and sustain motivation to participate in treatment using engagement techniques.
• Develop a comprehensive service plan with input from the client within IDOC limitations.
• Provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups on TC concepts and related topics.
• Assist clients in developing self-help groups such as AA/NA.
• Maintain client treatment files and ensure secure storage per policies.
• Provide supervision and plan therapeutic activities.
• Maintain confidentiality according to regulations and obtain signed release forms.
• Document participation details and submit weekly data to WestCare database.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Education

CADC certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Job description

WestCare Foundation in Sheridan, IL seeks a qualified clinician to deliver clinical substance abuse treatment within a correctional program. You will assess clients, engage them in treatment, and develop service plans tailored to individual goals while adhering to program and IDOC guidelines.

The role includes leading groups on therapeutic communities, relapse prevention, and related topics, with emphasis on confidentiality, record-keeping, and collaboration with treatment teams.