Counselor

Full job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Union County-Marysville

Work Locations : Women's Reformatory 1479 Collins Avenue Marysville 43040-9101

Organization : Mental Health & Addiction Services

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : Monday - Friday

Compensation : $22.50 per hour

Unposting Date : Apr 18, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skills : Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health

Professional Skills : Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others

Agency Contact Name : Vicki Cox

Agency Contact Information :

Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1 - ORW

(240003BJ)

Job Duties

Recovery Services Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1

Job location:

Ohio Reformatory for Woman (ORW)

1479 Collins Avenue

Marysville, Ohio 43040

Union County

Are you a qualified, certified or licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment professional?

Do you want to contribute to helping men and women in prison gain the skills necessary to live substance-free and productive lives?

Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to effect change in the lives of others?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

The Recovery Services Alcohol and Drug Counselor may be a great fit for you!

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by Ohioans. The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio's prisons to instill an improved sense of responsibility and the ability to become law-abiding citizens.

Recovery Services-Alcohol and Drug Counselors use evidence-based treatment approaches in the treatment of offenders in prison who are in need of substance abuse recovery programming.

Duties of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 include:

• At assigned correctional institution, conduct interviews and provide engagement and supervised counseling services to clients.
• Screen clients to determine eligibility for substance use disorder treatment services.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record).
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team.

Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm [May include 1 -2 late nights per week to 8:00 pm].

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

On record as Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in process of achieving ‘Chemical Dependency Counselor’ credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver’s license.



Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of alcohol & other drug dependencies*; counseling; agency policies & procedures relative to alcohol & other drug dependency counseling*. Skill in operation of personal computer*.Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate actions; handle sensitive contacts with inmates/offenders; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; counsel inmates/offenders on sensitive alcohol & other drug dependency issues.

(*)Developed after employment.

All answers to supplemental questions must be answered completely and supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The State of Ohio and OhioMHAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an applicant who is selected for an interview and require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.