Position Description

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. $20.19 - $22.29 (Certified) $28.27 - $31.21 (Licensed)

Addiction counselors will work varied hours to include evening and weekend hours as need to provide client individual and group services.

Position Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* 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.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must be currently licensed through the State of South Dakota or reciprocity eligible as an Addiction Counselor Trainee, Certified Addiction Counselor or Licensed Addiction Counselor.

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.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

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

Post 9/11 GI Bill

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