Therapeutic Community Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) - Grafton

Correctional Program Coordinator (Therapeutic Community Substance Use Counselor)

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 Correctional Program Coordinators 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 Correctional Program Coordinator may be a great fit for you!

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

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 on participants (documented in electronic health record)
• Monitor attendance and participation progress of the participants in the substance abuse programs
• Provide continuing care planning
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (hours may vary)
• Therapeutic Communities are open-ended programs with a counselor to client ratio of 1:20
• Monitor activities of volunteers and oversee support/fellowship meetings
  
  

Job Location:

Grafton Correctional Institution

2500 Avon Belden Rd

Grafton, OH 44044

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.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within ODRC institution at Grafton Correctional Institution.

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.

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.
• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
  
  

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

Annette.wade@mha.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Grafton Correctional Inst

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Grafton

Compensation

$27.83/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm, hours may vary

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation

Professional Skills

Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others

Agency Overview

(Therapeutic Community Substance Use Counselor)

(Correctional Program Coordinator)

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 2,800 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
  
  

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.