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Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) MCI - 20091403

OHFull-time

5mo

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 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.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday (hours vary), 1st shift. This position is located within our Recovery Services at Marion Correctional Institution, 940 Marion-Williamsport Road, Marion Ohio 43302.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

Position 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.

Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

Human Resources

Unposting Date

Jan 2, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

RecSvcs - Marion Corr

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Marion County-Marion

Compensation

$27.83 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F - Hours vary

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skills

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Professional Skills

Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Correctional Program Coordinator/ Substance Use Counselor

Marion Correctional Institution

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values

  • Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
  • Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
  • Value Driven
  • Innovative (Yes Before No)
  • Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.