Correctional Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor (Internal)

Available:

Immediately Terms of Employment:

Regular, full-time, 12-month position, with University benefit package. Located in Alva, OK in the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Office at the Charles E. "Bill" Johnson Correctional Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Director, Treatment Counselors provide direct drug and alcohol treatment therapeutic aftercare services to convicted drug offenders in a minimum security correctional facility. Services are provided in group and individual settings. Treatment Counselors perform bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment planning; and treatment evaluations based on the cognitive behavioral therapy treatment model for substance abusing clients, and other duties as assigned. Treatment Counselors adhere to the standards of practice put forth by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for drug and alcohol abuse treatment protocols. Treatment Counselors must perform all treatment duties in a confidential manner and are expected to maintain professional stature at all times while working cooperatively with fellow NWOSU Community Service Program members and Department of Corrections case managers and staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or other human service field required. Counselors must be at least 21 years of age and hold a valid U.S. driver's license. Oklahoma certification in drug and alcohol treatment is expected or a letter of intent to pursue licensure or certification must be on file with the appropriate state governing board of licensure.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis Human Resources Director Northwestern Oklahoma State University 709 Oklahoma Blvd. Alva, OK 73717

Email:

apply@nwosu.edu Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application form for Faculty-Administration-Professional Positions (see bottom of this page) along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.