Staff Position

Correctional Substance Use Counselor
Crowley County Correctional Facility
Olney Springs, CO

$29/hour
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Setting
    Correctional

Pay

Estimated pay
$29/hour

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • Other license in Colorado
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

$29.37 / per hour

Closing: 10/16/24

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

  • Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.
  • Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.
  • Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).
  • Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

    • 2024 CoreCivic Overview Benefits

    Qualifications: 

    • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required. 
    • One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required. 
    • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. 
    • Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification.
    • A valid driver's license is required. 
    • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

    CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

    Tatia Hobbs
    Tatia Hobbs
    CoreCivic
    CoreCivic Job ID #req25349. Posted job title: Therapy Substance Use Counselor

    Facility

    Crowley County Correctional Facility

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      Employer

      CoreCivic

      About
      CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.
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