What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) LeCI position at Ohio Department of Commerce?
We are accepting applications for two Correctional Program Coordinator - Substance Use Counselor LeCI position number 20091394 and 20091905..
Job location :
Lebanon Correctional Institution (LeCI)
3791 State Route 63
Lebanon, OH 45036
Warren County
Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?
Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills 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 an environment which supports positive life change?
Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?
The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!
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 facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of offenders who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.
Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include :
- At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record)
- Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery
- Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs
- Provide continuing care planning
- Schedule is Monday-Friday, however, will include one evening shift during the week
- Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time, with a ratio of 1 : 15 participants
- Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support / fellowship meetings
Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
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
Qualifications
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and / or experience sections of the applications. The ideal candidate, at minimum, must meet one of the following options.
Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following :
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board
Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board
Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board. - Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology
Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board
Job Skills : Counseling and Rehabilitation
