Rehabilitation Counselor

Location:

All 6 Facilities in Cranston, Rhode Island

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 08 AM - 04 PM approximately 35 hours per week

Duration:

2+ Months contract

Pay Rate:

$30.00/hr

Position Overview

Department of Corrections is seeking four experienced and licensed behavioral health professionals to provide substance use disorder treatment services to incarcerated individuals across all six secure correctional facilities in Cranston

The selected clinicians will work collaboratively with correctional, medical, and behavioral health staff

to create a therapeutic and recovery-focused environment while delivering evidence-based

treatment services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments

Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices

Provide individual counseling and therapeutic interventions

Facilitate psychoeducational and treatment-focused group counseling sessions

ASAM criteria in assessment, treatment planning, and level-of-care recommendations

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care

Support discharge planning and re-entry preparation when applicable

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical record systems

Foster a safe, recovery-oriented treatment environment within a correctional setting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field
  
• Active Rhode Island license in good standing as one of the following:
  LCDP
  LCDCS
  LMHC
  LICSW
  LMFT
  
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and treating substance use disorders
  
• Working knowledge of ASAM Criteria
  
• Experience facilitating both individual and group counselling
  
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Experience working in correctional, forensic, residential, or community behavioural health settings
  
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability
  
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
  
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
  Required Skills
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to build rapport with diverse populations
  
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
  
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
  
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced clinical setting
  
• Professional interaction with patients, medical staff, and security personnel
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