Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1-Pci

Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by Ohioans. The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio's prisons to instill an improved sense of responsibility and the ability to become law-abiding citizens.

Recovery Services-Therapeutic Community Alcohol and Drug Counselors use evidence-based treatment approaches in the treatment of offenders in prison who are in need of substance abuse recovery programming.

Are you a qualified, licensed clinical professional?

Do you want to make a contribution to help men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free and productive lives?

Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

The Therapeutic Community Alcohol & Drug Counselor may be a great fit for you!

What You'll Do:

Duties of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 include:

• At assigned correctional institution, conducts interviews and provides counseling services to clients in the Therapeutic Community

• Screens clients to determine eligibility for substance use disorder treatment services

• Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning on participants (documented in electronic health record)

• Participates as an active member of the treatment team

• Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Hours may vary)

Job location:

Pickaway Correctional Institution 11781 St. Route 762

Orient, OH 43146

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

On record as Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in process of achieving 'Chemical Dependency Counselor' credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver's license.

Technical Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation

Professional Skills: Building Trust, Establishing Relationships