Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Jail Based Services

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

FSA

PTO

11 paid holidays

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Résumé du poste

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Virginia seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals in our jail-based treatment program. You will conduct screenings, intake assessments, identify clinical needs, and develop individualized treatment plans with group and individual counseling.

This role includes crisis intervention, discharge planning, and coordinating with correctional staff and community providers to support long-term recovery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services is required.
• One year of experience providing services to individuals with a substance use disorder and/or experience in a correctional setting is required.
• Applicants must obtain CSAC Supervisee registration within 30 days or hold a CSAC credential.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals in our jail-based treatment program.
• Conduct screenings and intake assessments; identify clinical needs; develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide group and individual counseling; deliver substance use education; coordinate case management.

Connaissances

SUD experience

Correctional setting experience

CSAC Supervisee / CSAC credential

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Description du poste

Substance Abuse Counselor - Jail-Based Services

Annual Salary: $50,000 + $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements for the position are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
• One (1) year of experience providing services to individuals living with a substance use disorder (SUD) and/or experience working in a correctional setting.
• Applicants must obtain registration as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisee (CSAC Supervisee) with the Virginia Board of Counseling within thirty (30) days of employment or currently hold an active Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credential.

About the Role

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals enrolled in our jail-based treatment program. Responsibilities include conducting screenings and intake assessments, identifying clinical needs, and developing individualized treatment plans. You will provide both group and individual counseling, deliver substance use education, and coordinate case management services.

In this role, you will also assist with crisis intervention and discharge planning to support successful reentry into the community. Serving as a liaison between correctional staff, the criminal justice system, and community-based providers, you will help connect individuals to essential resources that promote long-term recovery. Your work will play a key role in reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for those you serve.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

About the Hampton - Newport News Community Services Board

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

Our team needs you!

Current H-NNCSB employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.