CDC Counselor-Correctional Health -25K Retention Bonus Eligible

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Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Healths robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile


Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Responsible for assessment, development, and implementation of an intervention plan for persons with chemical dependency. Coordinates referrals within the facility, to community resources, release planning, and provides consultation to treatment team.


Minimum Qualifications

Degree:
a) Bachelor of Arts: Human Ser./Social work/ Crim. Jus. (Preferred)
b) Associate of Arts: Human Ser./Social work/ Crim. Jus.

License & Certification:
a) Licensed Chem. Depend. Counselor: LCDC-I (must test within 1 year)

Work Experience:
a) Two (2) Years Work Experience in counseling incarcerated persons (preferred)
b) Two (2) Years Work Experience: LCDC or LCDC-I. Knowledge of 12 Step Programs (preferred)


Language Skills: Bilingual; Spanish/English desirable (Preferred)


Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing/Correspondence
Writing/Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terminology, Research

Work Schedule: Flexible, Travel

Benefits & EEOC


Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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