SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. 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) Job Location: Education Programs and Community Reentry Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Perryville 2105 North Citrus Road Goodyear, Arizona 85395 Salary Independent/Professional License - $70,800.00 Associate License - $67,200.00 *Eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive, effective for new hires as continued approved funding remains. The payout is $2,500 upfront, with the remaining $2,500 due after three (3) months of employment. Grade 20 Open Until Filled Job Summary Help substance-challenged individuals become community leaders. Gain real clinical experience. Join our team of professionals passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of offenders and justice-challenged individuals. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals. In this role, you will deliver substance abuse education classes, conduct one-on-one assessments, maintain clinical records, participate in meetings, develop treatment plans, coordinate pre-release planning, and interact with community providers and security staff. Job Duties Conduct substance abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants Conduct one-on-one clinical assessments and counseling sessions Maintain clinical records Participate in clinical staffings and meetings Develop individual substance abuse treatment plans with inmate/offender program participants Coordinate transitional pre-release planning with case managers and maintain accurate statistical data Interact with community resource providers and security staff Travel/Drive on state business Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: Addiction and treatment practices and protocol 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: Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment Interact professionally with inmates/offenders in a 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 Selective Preference(s) Master’s Degree from an accredited school with a major in psychology, counseling, or a related field Independent Licensure Two (2) years of counseling experience Pre-Employment Requirements Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or as a Psychologist. Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS). If a driving function is required, the employee must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Employees who drive on state business must comply with Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11. All employees are required to take a tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits 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 Participation in the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program (up to $75,000 in repayment for 3 years of employment) where applicable Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above. Contact Us / EEO Statement The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr