Therapeutic Community Counselor (Corrections) – $5k Incentive

Sdsoybean; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

State benefits and SDRS retirement

Job summary

The Department of Corrections – Behavioral Health in Rapid City, SD is hiring a Chemical Dependency Counselor (RCCF) at 40 hours weekly. The role pays $23.56 to $32.00 per hour, with a 10% premium for specialized therapeutic community responsibilities and a $5,000 hiring incentive.

Join a team delivering substance use disorder services and clinical interventions for offenders, with full state benefits and SDRS retirement. Closing date: Open Until Filled.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in alcohol and drug abuse studies, counseling, psychology or related field is preferred.
• One year of full-time experience participating in the delivery of behavioral health treatment in a drug and alcohol program, mental health program, or sex offender program.
• Must possess a current, valid certification from the State of South Dakota as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC).
• Substitutions: a Master’s or Doctorate can substitute for degree/experience; ability to provide direct behavioral health care; thorough documentation; independence; strong communication; licensure must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• monitors offender treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and continuity of care
• provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of offenders
• assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies
• documents electronically to provide comprehensive offender behavioral health records
• communicates and coordinates with staff and external agencies to ensure continuity and direction of behavioral health care

Skills

Behavioral health counseling

Group therapy

Documentation

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in alcohol and drug abuse studies, counseling, psychology or related field

Job description

The Department of Corrections – Behavioral Health in Rapid City, SD is hiring a Chemical Dependency Counselor (RCCF) at 40 hours weekly. The role pays $23.56 to $32.00 per hour, with a 10% premium for specialized therapeutic community responsibilities and a $5,000 hiring incentive.

Join a team delivering substance use disorder services and clinical interventions for offenders, with full state benefits and SDRS retirement. Closing date: Open Until Filled.