What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) DCI-20023579 position at Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services?
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 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
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
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.
Position Qualifications
Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
Caroline.Anderson@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Dayton Correctional Institute
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County-Dayton
Compensation
$27.83 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday -Friday - hours vary
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Correctional Program Coordinator/ Substance Use Counselor
Dayton Correctional Institution
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
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 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.
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
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.
Position Qualifications
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.
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
Caroline.Anderson@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Dayton Correctional Institute
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County-Dayton
Compensation
$27.83 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday -Friday - hours vary
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills
Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Correctional Program Coordinator/ Substance Use Counselor
Dayton Correctional Institution
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
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