Youthful Offender Counselor — Corrections & Recovery

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment

401k with company match up to 7%

Discounts nationwide

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA, is hiring a Youthful Offender Counselor to facilitate psycho-educational and process groups, provide individual counseling, and maintain clinical records within a Cognitive Therapeutic Community for ages 18-25.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Virginia CSAC certification within two years, and preference for experience in substance abuse treatment and correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services is required.
• State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia within two years of signing.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment is preferred.
• Experience in correctional or secure settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating psycho-educational and process group sessions as defined by curriculum for Youthful Offenders.
• Providing individual counseling according to program timeframes and documenting sessions.
• Maintaining clinical records according to policies and Spectrum standards.
• Soliciting external guest speakers to provide pro-social and pro-recovery activities.

Skills

Counseling

Group facilitation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Tools

CSAC certification

Job description

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA, is hiring a Youthful Offender Counselor to facilitate psycho-educational and process groups, provide individual counseling, and maintain clinical records within a Cognitive Therapeutic Community for ages 18-25.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Virginia CSAC certification within two years, and preference for experience in substance abuse treatment and correctional settings.