Counselor - Corrections (Contract Employee)

Job Description:

The Corrections Counselor must maintain caseloads that are assigned to the Therapeutic Community members and provide individual, group counseling, and crisis counseling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintains a solid knowledge base of Therapeutic Community principles, rudiments, elements and Collaborates and cooperates as a team member within the Corrections Therapeutic Community. .

· Ensures functional linkages with the Corrections Aftercare component& all JSO personnel.

· Maintains thorough and complete documentation of all services and ensures clinical file meets requirements of state regulation, accreditation standards, RRHS policy, and all legal requirements.

· Completes probation and drug court reports in a timely and complete manner.

· Leads and participates in team discharge planning with the Correction Case Managers and other appropriate parties.

· Complies with all confidentiality regulations & policies.

· Complies with all JSO policies and regulations and policies.

· Maintains sound relationships with correctional personnel & other services providers & community linkages.

· Supervises Therapeutic Community members during recreational & other structured activities.

· Participate in RRHS internal training programs.

· Participate in RRHS Quality Improvement Program.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health or human service with at least two years of relevant experience is required.
• Acceptable professional certification as an addictions and/or criminal justice professional preferred.
• A valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Experience in a social service environment is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be knowledgeable of 65D-30 standards.
• Must be eligible for Level 2 DCF Background Screening approval.
• Must have the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits with clients.
• The ability to correctly document and complete services in the RRHS Electronic Health Record according to the standard timelines of documentation.
• The ability to correctly document and complete services in the Electronic Health Record according to the standard RRHS timelines of documentation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32202 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $39,000