Substance Use Counselor — Corrections Impact, 4x10 Shifts

Alpharus Health; Garden City (GA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEU training

Clinical supervision

Descripción de la vacante

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider seeking Substance Use Counselors for correctional settings. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday with 10-hour shifts and three start times.

You will conduct interviews, assess treatment history, tailor plans, and deliver both individual and group counseling to diverse populations. Responsibilities include case management up to 25 clients, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university.
• Some counseling experience, experience in substance use disorder or mental health treatment is preferred.
• Must obtain certification as identified by state within 30 months of first date providing counseling services.
• Must be able to obtain Georgia Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts client interviews and assessments to review substance use disorder and treatment history.
• Evaluates client response to treatment to modify the treatment plan and assist with caseloads and individualized goals.
• Provides didactic group counseling, including psychoeducation, drug education, and family education to ensure peer support.
• Provides individual counseling, educational programs and lectures addressing relapse prevention and pro-social life changes.
• Carries caseload up to 25 clients per state and contract requirements.
• Coordinates discharge summaries and continuing care and relapse prevention plans for supervisor approval.
• Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Maintains treatment records to ensure compliance with regulations and contracts.

Conocimientos

Counseling experience

Interviews & assessments

Group counseling

Discharge planning

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession

Certification/licensure eligibility within 30 months

Descripción del empleo

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider seeking Substance Use Counselors for correctional settings. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday with 10-hour shifts and three start times.

You will conduct interviews, assess treatment history, tailor plans, and deliver both individual and group counseling to diverse populations. Responsibilities include case management up to 25 clients, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.