Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) - ToCI - 20091908

Ohio; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Correctional Program Coordinator to make a meaningful impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals. This role involves providing essential counseling services, facilitating group therapy, and supporting clients in their recovery journey. You will work within a collaborative environment, helping individuals develop the skills necessary for a substance-free life. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and eager to foster positive change, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission within the correctional system.

Qualifications

• Must hold current certification in counseling or social work.
• Experience in providing group counseling and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and drug group counseling at the correctional institution.
• Complete assessments and treatment plans for participants.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of participants in substance use programs.

Skills

Counseling

Rehabilitation

Attention to Detail

Building Trust

Confidentiality

Developing Others

Education

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!

• Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling) skilled at working with dually diagnosed persons?
• Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?
• Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?
• Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?
• Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?
• Are you able to provide services to the substance use and mentally ill population?

The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

• At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).
• Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs.
• Provide continuing care planning.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, however, will include one evening shift during the week.
• Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
• Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meeting.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 1st shift. This position is located within our Toledo Correctional Institution at 2001 E. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 436008.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

Position Qualifications

Must hold current certification or credentials in one of the following:

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
• Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.
• Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.
• Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
• Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skill: Counseling and Rehabilitation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Developing Others

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration.