What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor - Certified or Licensed position at Pennington County?
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office Addiction Treatment Services Team is seeking Addiction Counselors to consider a career serving those afflicted with drug or alcohol dependence located at the Care Campus.
Our Addiction Treatment Services Team is a part of a larger effort to provide comprehensive resources under the Care Campus to those in our community seeking or sentenced to drug or alcohol treatment to improve their quality of life.
This full-time, benefited opportunity is open to those with experience as an addiction counselor and preference will be given to those with current state licensure. Entry level hourly rate of pay is commensurate with licensure level: $27.54 (Certified) $29.38 (Licensed).
Addiction counselors will work varied hours to include evening and weekend hours as need to provide client individual and group services.
- Demonstrating competent skills in delivering the 12-core functions (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and recordkeeping and consultation) of chemical dependency counseling services to individuals/families afflicted with substance use disorders.
- Assisting in ensuring the compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reinforcing clinical programming and staff adherence to ethical practices.
- Maintaining and modeling a close collaborative working relationship with community resources to ensure quality care is being provided.
- Demonstrating knowledge in the fidelity of evidence-based practices within all levels of programming.
- Attending meetings and completing trainings as required.
- Adhering to Sheriff's Office policies.
Preference will be given to those who are currently Certified or Licensed Addiction Counselors.
Applicants must have a valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of state residency and be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 6% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/ 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year
80 Paid Sick Hours Annually
Bereavement Leave
Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities
Time of Service Bonuses
Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
Blues 365 Discount Program
Delta Dental Insurance
Avesis Vision Insurance
$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
Voluntary Life Coverage
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
Connections Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Gym
YMCA Discounts
Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
Chaplain Program
Employee Referral Program
Salary : $28 - $29
