What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at Westate Corrections Network - Day Reporting Center?
Westate Corrections Network
Community Based Supervision and Treatment probation services to oversee persons convicted of a non-violent crime within the community as alternatives to incarceration. “Creating a Safer Community.”
Day Reporting Center
The Day Reporting Center (DRC) is an intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment program designed to treat substance use disorders and cognitive/behavioral issues as an alternative to incarceration. The DRC utilizes evidenced based treatment for substance use disorders, evidenced based treatment for criminal behavior, evidenced based treatment for other mental health conditions & co-occurring disorders, individual therapy, and relationship & family counseling.
Program Specialist
Summary: Under the direction of the Clinical Director facilitates group therapy utilizing Best Practices Guidelines for treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Responsibilities: Counseling services for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Facilitating group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy. Safety planning, education on coping skills, life skills, relapse prevention, and conflict resolution. Treatment planning, documentation of services provided, networking and coordinating services with other involved professionals in the legal system.
Schedule: Full time day shift 8:30am-4:30pm Monday – Friday
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health discipline : psychology, social work, counseling, or other mental health and social services degree will be considered. Licensure Supervision available. MUST BE ELIGABLE FOR LICENSE IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE (Example, LMSW, LPC-temp)
For more information on the DRC program you can visit our website at https://westatecorrectionsnetwork.com/day-reporting-center/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Union City, TN 38261: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $48,000