Employee Assistance Program Counselor - Full-time

Status: Full Time

Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

9 paid holidays

East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS. is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an effective alcohol and other drug abuse program with emphasis placed on awareness, prevention, staff training and networking with community resources in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Develop and implement a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse prevention components with other facility programs.

develop and implement a plan to modify or control the behavior by working with inmates, counselors, instructors and the mental health consultant, as appropriate.

Ensure the documentation of all assessments and plans are in inmates' medical records regarding substance abuse problems.

Provide ongoing comprehensive training for all staff members in the substance abuse area with specific goals toward staff education and awareness, staff skills in identification and reporting substance abuse problems, individual staff member counseling skills and general team building throughout the facility.

Assist in providing substance abuse related materials and information in the health education program and development of health services standing orders and facility operating procedures regarding substance abuse.

Encourage awareness of substance abuse issues throughout the facility.

Develop linkages with community resources for substance abuse services.

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminology or related field required and where applicable, must possess appropriate certification. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through View email address on click.appcast.io more about Management & Training Corporation here

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