Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) Marion Correctional Institution, 940 Marion-Williamsport Road, Marion, OH 43302. Compensation: $29.08 per hour. Schedule: Full‑time, Monday‑Friday with occasional evenings. Union: 1199 (Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit). Responsibilities Provide alcohol and drug group counseling and ancillary services to participants on your caseload. Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning documented in the electronic health record. Engage clients and provide referrals to Medication‑Assisted Treatment, naloxone, and community linkage services. Monitor and evaluate participant progress in substance‑use programs. Provide continuing care planning. Facilitate two concurrent cohorts of treatment programming with a 1:15 participant ratio. Monitor volunteer activities and oversee fellowship and support meetings. Qualifications Current certification or credentials in one of the following: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II; Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III; Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor; Licensed Independent Social Worker; Professional Clinical Counselor; Professional Counselor; Licensed Social Worker; Licensed Physician; Licensed Psychologist; Registered Nurse; Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist. Ability to work in a correctional environment, including potential exposure to dangerous inmates and need to work weekends or travel. Active disciplinary record and work record meet requirements. Unusual Working Conditions May be exposed to potentially dangerous inmates or juveniles; may be required to work weekends and travel; work is on a fixed shift basis. Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year) Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.) Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Legal & Other Statements Equal Employment Opportunity. The State of Ohio is a disability‑inclusive state and strives to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is also a drug‑free workplace, prohibiting recreational marijuana use. #J-18808-Ljbffr