Substance Use Counselor II Position Available In Leflore, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Substance Use Counselor II position at the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) offers a salary range of $33,600.00 to $45,864.00 annually. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience. Responsibilities include providing counseling, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders in a correctional or treatment setting. Successful candidates must adhere to agency rules and regulations, exercise sound decision-making, and ensure facility safety and order. Contact the Human Resources Department at mdocrecruitment@mdoc.state.ms.us for more information.
Job Description
Substance Use Counselor II
Salary
$33,600.00•$45,864.00 Annually
Location 42•LEFLORE
COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9292-0564-20250418lefl
Department
0564•CORR-DELTA
CORRECTIONAL FAC
Opening Date
04/18/2025
Closing Date
4/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$45,864.00
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency’s mission. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at mdocrecruitment@mdoc.state.ms.us.
About the Position
Counselor position accountable for assisting in the planning, coordination, and direction of a treatment or rehabilitation program for individuals with substance use disorders within a correctional or other treatment setting. Maintains a caseload of clients and provides individual counseling, conducts substance use assessments, prepares biopsychosocial assessment summaries, develops and implements treatment or rehabilitation plans, and participates in case conferences. May function as a lead worker and provide guidance and training to lower-level positions.
What you’ll need to be Successful
Must be able to abide by the MS State Personnel Board and MDOC rules, regulations, and procedures governing the agency and operate in accordance with state and federal laws. Exercise a high degree of sound decision making and effective communication skills, and ensure the safety, security, and order of the facility.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm
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