What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Substance Use Counselor position at CoreCivic?
Our company is seeking a passionate Correctional Substance Use Counselor for a role in Eloy, Arizona.
Job Description
- Specialty: Substance Use Counseling
- Discipline: Mental Health Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing Support
- Employment Type: Staff Position
$29.18 per hour
We prioritize care and support for individuals at our facility. As a Treatment Counselor, you will play a vital role in creating lasting change in the lives of offenders, setting high standards of care in the industry.
To succeed in this position, you will perform the following essential functions:
- Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to identify individual and group needs, gathering data using standardized screening and assessment instruments.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in accordance with state regulations and CoreCivic partner agencies, utilizing offender assessment information.
- Foster a supportive environment, promoting positive attitudes and coping mechanisms to encourage ongoing recovery and participant engagement in the treatment process.
- Maintain confidentiality of clinical files, adhering to written protocols and prevailing laws and regulations.
- Monitor inmate progress, tracking treatment plans and reviewing status to ensure completion of therapeutic programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is required.
- One year of experience in mental health or substance use counseling is mandatory.
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Licensure/certification (where applicable) and a valid driver's license are also required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.
We offer a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunities Employer, including Disability and Veterans.
About Our Company
We are a diversified government-solutions company dedicated to solving tough challenges in cost-effective ways, providing solutions that serve the public good through corrections and detention management, real estate solutions, and alternatives to incarceration.
Employee Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
Salary : $29
