Full-Time Substance Abuse Counselor
Job Description
Location: Garden City, GA – Coastal State Prison
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours. Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Pay rate: Non-certified: $32,000-$36,000. Certified: $38,000-$47,500.
Highly qualified Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling services to offenders in the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program in Garden City, GA at the Coastal State Prison. This position also works closely with Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) staff to coordinate all program services and provide information for case management/records management.
Applicants who either have their CAC/CADAC or are currently going for their certification are strongly preferred!
The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for:
- Orienting and assessing assigned offenders. Reviews offender record and completes initial needs assessment within established time frame.
- Formulating individual treatment plans within established timeframes with input from offender and the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
- Facilitating psycho-educational and process group sessions as defined by curriculum.
- Monitoring the therapeutic environment and assures inmate compliance with all RSAT Program and GDC rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Previous substance abuse counseling or corrections experience highly preferred.
- Must attain Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor from GACA, NAADAC, or IC/RC within 2 years of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LPC, LAPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor Certification from GACA, NAADAC and or ICRC.
- Correctional experience.
Benefits:
- Health/dental/vision/disability insurances
- Company-paid life insurance/EAP
- Paid time off
- 401k with company contribution
- Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment
How to Apply
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