Substance Use Disorder Counselor - SUDP Corrections

Overview

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Seeking: SUDP Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Corrections

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, early morning to afternoon. Hours of operation are TBD - day shifts only.

Location: Clark County Corrections - Vancouver, WA (Corrections program is not running yet; candidate will work at Vancouver CTC in the meantime)

Our Benefits

Sign on Bonus negotiable Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees) STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Vancouver Comprehensive Treatment Center , located in Vancouver, WA , is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Vancouver CTC has expanded their treatment options to Clark County Corrections providing counseling, support, and therapeutic interventions to promote recovery and reduce the risk of relapse among incarcerated individuals.

Your Job As a Corrections Substance Use Disorder Counselor

The Corrections SUD Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery, and plays a crucial role in addressing and treating substance use issues to inmates seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. SUD Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job Responsibilities

Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery. Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments. Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Compensation for roles at Vancouver CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Vancouver CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington as set forth below.

Role Location: Washington

Calculated Salary Range for role : $24.33 - $30.00 per hour

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills , and Qualifications

HS graduate or equivalent required; Prefer B achelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field; Degree must be from an accredited college or university. Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery, MAT (medication assisted treatment), or corrections environment. 

Licenses/Certifications: 

Washington SUDP is required

Corrections Clearance Requirements

Conditional hire upon obtaining jail clearance Conviction histories will be reviewed by jail administration. No probation, parole, court ordered supervision, or deferred prosecution within the last year. No pending criminal cases or active suspect investigations. Individuals involved in anti-harassment, no-contact, or restraining orders, are not permitted to visit any other individual the order involves.

AHCTC

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