Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1 - PCI

Recovery Services Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1

Job location:

Pickaway Correctional Institution (PCI)

11781 State Route 762

Orient, Ohio 43146

Pickaway County

Are you a qualified, certified or licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment professional?

Do you want to contribute to helping men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free and productive lives?

Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to effect change in the lives of others?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

The Recovery Services Alcohol and Drug 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 instill an improved sense of responsibility and the ability to become law-abiding citizens.

Recovery Services-Alcohol and Drug Counselors use evidence-based treatment approaches in the treatment of offenders in prison who are in need of substance abuse recovery programming.

Duties of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 include:

At assigned correctional institution, conduct interviews and provide engagement and supervised counseling services to clients.

Screen clients to determine eligibility for substance use disorder treatment services.

Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).

Participate as an active member of the treatment team. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm [Hours may vary/including late night(s)].

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.

Qualifications

On record as Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in process of achieving 'Chemical Dependency Counselor' credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver's license.

Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others