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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
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What they do
A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$30,873 / year median in Arizona
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Job No:
542909Work Type:
Full-time Location:
PHOENIX Categories:
Healthcare/Medical Professional Level,Social Work/Human ServicesARIZONA DEPARTMENT CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION REENTRY
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry ( ADCRR ) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR CORRECTIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR SENIOR
Maricopa Reentry Center 24601 N. 29th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85207 https://corrections.az.gov/ Associate License- $67,200.00
- Eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive, effective for new hires as continued approved funding remains.
- Conducts one-on-one clinical assessments and counseling sessions
- Maintains clinical records
- Participates in clinical staffings and meetings
- Develops individual substance abuse treatment plans with inmate/offender program participants
- Coordinates transitional pre-release planning with case managers and maintains accurate statistical data
- Interacts with community resource providers and security staff
- Travels/Drives on state business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
- Addiction and treatment practices and protocols
- Counseling techniques
- Adult learning processes
- ADCRR policies and procedures
- Correctional / security practices
- Computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Professional English, grammar, and spelling Skill in:
- Verbal and written communications
- Establishing, developing, and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Organization and time management
- Active listening
- Counseling and interviewing
- Collecting and maintaining accurate data, documents, and clinical records Ability to:
- Lift/cary approximately 20 lbs.
- Push/pul approximately 20 lbs.
- Walk/run approximately 1 mile
- Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment
- Interact professionally with inmates/offenders in group and one-on-one settings
- Interact professionally with security staff and the public
- Work in a secure correctional/prison environment
- Collect and maintain statistical data
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Independent Licensure
- Two (2) years of counseling experience
LIAC LAAC LPC LAC LCSW LMSW
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes ( ARS ). If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.)R2-10-207.11
). In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program Additional potential
INCENTIVES
for this classification, when possible:- Paid conferences and workshops when possible
- Evidence-based group curriculum
- Minimal paperwork and no billing
- Ability to be creative in using evidence-based practices
- Ability to be part of program development opportunities
- Ability to help ADCRR achieve its goal of reducing recidivism
- Ability to receive clinical supervision for independent licensure
- Currently, Arizona State Prison Complex locations (not Reentry Center) are approved sites for the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program (up to $75,000 in repayment for 3 years of employment).