Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) SCI

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Lancaster Work Locations: RecSvcs - Southeastern Corr Co 5900 B.
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Road Lancaster 43130 Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: M-F - Hours vary Compensation: $26.
50 per hour Unposting Date: Jan 17, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Counseling and Rehabilitation Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health Professional Skills: Building Trust, Establishing Relationships, Confidentiality Agency Contact Name: Vicki Cox, Human Capital Management Sr.
Analyst Agency Contact Information: vicki.
cox@mha.
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gov Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) SCI (2400004Z) Job Duties Correctional Program Coordinator Job location: Southeastern Correctional Institution (SCI) 5900 B.
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Road Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Fairfield County 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 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 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 Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy located in Orient, OH.
This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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.
Technical Behavioral Health Counseling & Rehabilitation Mental Health Major Worker Characteristics Knowledge of public relations, assigned responsibility for establishing & sustaining beneficial business relationships or establishing & projecting acceptable public image; *agency policies & procedures; counseling, interviewing; social sciences (social welfare).
Skill in word processing (Microsoft office, eCW*); equipment operation (copier, fax).
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; understand practical field of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; deal with many variables and determine specific action; recognize safety warnings; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; gather, collect and classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; develop good rapport with inmates and/or patients.
(*) Developed after employment.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to potentially dangerous inmates; may be required to work weekends, evening shift & travel.
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.