Therapeutic Community Counselor: Offender Substance Use

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 32,456 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State Government is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor at the New Rapid City Women’s Prison Facility. This full-time role involves providing substance use disorder services to offenders, conducting evaluations, and offering both group and individual therapy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling and experience in behavioral health treatment. Duties include consultation with staff and ensuring treatment compliance, with an additional 10% premium for specialized responsibilities.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in behavioral health treatment.
• Master’s or Doctorate in a behavioral health science can substitute education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use disorder services to an offender population.
• Consult on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Monitor offender treatment and ensure compliance.
• Provide clinical direction to non-clinical staff.
• Document electronic behavioral health records.

Skills

Direct behavioral health care

Clinical documentation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work capability

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in alcohol and drug abuse studies, counseling, psychology

Valid certification as Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC)

Job description

South Dakota State Government is seeking a Licensed Addiction Counselor at the New Rapid City Women’s Prison Facility. This full-time role involves providing substance use disorder services to offenders, conducting evaluations, and offering both group and individual therapy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling and experience in behavioral health treatment. Duties include consultation with staff and ensuring treatment compliance, with an additional 10% premium for specialized responsibilities.