SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR SENIOR *$5,000 New Hire Incentive

Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor Senior

If you're looking to gain clinical experience while assisting inmates and offenders in making REAL changes in their lives, this may be the opportunity for you! The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor Senior, who will be responsible for clinically assessing and treating inmates. In addition, we are looking for our Substance Abuse Counselors to provide services to inmates in our modified therapeutic community with medication-assisted treatment.

Job Location: Vacancies currently exist at the following locations: Buckeye, Florence, Tucson, Douglas, Safford, Winslow, and Yuma

Salary: Independent license - $70,799* Associate license - $67,200* *Eligible for $5,000 Hiring Incentive effective for new hires until 06/30/2023. The payout is $2,500 upfront and the remaining $2,500 after three (3) months of employment.

Examples of Duties

- Delivers substance abuse education classes, conducts substance abuse therapy groups and one-on-one counseling sessions - Provides guidance and leadership to Correctional Substance Abuse Counselors at the Associate or Technician levels - Reviews and approves treatment plans submitted by Associate and Technician level Correctional Substance Abuse Counselors - Completes intake assessment, DX, discharge summaries, treatment plans, and progress notes - Provides clinical supervision for associate-level counselors who are licensed through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. - Travels on state business - Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment - Drives on State business

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Knowledge of: - Addiction and treatment practices and protocol - Counseling, teaching and facilitation techniques - Adult learning processes - Security practices - Personal computers and various software programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) - Methods and practices of classroom teaching Skill in: - Interpersonal relationships - Oral and written communications - Organizational and time management - Teaching techniques - Active listening - Attention to detail/observation Ability to: - Effectively deliver program curriculum in a classroom environment - Interact professionally with inmates in a group setting and one-on-one situations - Interact professionally with security staff and the public - Work in a secured prison environment - Apply Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) policy and procedures - Collect and maintain statistical data - Work as a team member - Travel SELECTIVE PREFERENCE(S) - IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS: - Prefer Independent level license

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR(S) – THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Must be licensed by the Arizona Department of Behavioral Health Examiners as an Associate or Independent Clinician. This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test*. BENEFITS: - We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees: - Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year - 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 INCENTIVES for this classification: - Paid license renewals - Manageable caseloads (60) - Paid conferences and workshops when possible - Evidenced based group curriculum - Closed groups - Minimal paperwork and no billing - Ability to be creative in using evidenced based practices - Ability to be part of program development opportunities - Ability to help ADCRR achieve its goal of reducing recidivism by 25% in 10 years - Ability to receive clinical supervision for independent licensure - Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry prison complexes 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). For more information go to: nhsc.hrsa.gov 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.