Treatment Counselor - Saguaro

CoreCivic; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring a Treatment Counselor in Arizona. The role involves interviewing and assessing program participants, developing treatment plans, and facilitating individual and group interventions in line with state regulations and partner agency requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field, plus at least one year of relevant counseling experience. A valid driver’s license and minimum age of 18 are also required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in mental health or substance use counseling.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants and gathers data using screening and assessment instruments.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions in accordance with partner agencies and state regulations.
• Promotes engagement in the treatment process and uses therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of clinical files and documents treatment plans, progress notes, and referrals.
• Monitors inmate progress and completion of treatment programs.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work or related field

Job description

$27.86 per hour
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.
• Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).
• Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required.
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Where applicable, must possess appropriate licensure/certification.
• A valid driver\'s license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.