Substance Use Counselor (SAMI Focused) (Correctional Program Coordinator) AOCI

About Us:

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

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 facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens.

Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) with a SAMI focus use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of offenders who need substance use and mental health recovery treatment and programming.

Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling) skilled at working with dually diagnosed persons?

Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?

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

Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?

Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?

Are you able to provide services to the substance use and mentally ill population?

The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!

Correctional Program Coordinator (SAMI focused)

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

• At assigned correctional institution, provide substance use group counseling, co-facilitated SAMI treatment and other ancillary services to participants on your caseload

• Ongoing collaboration with DRC’s Mental Health staff to ensure continuity of services in both Recovery Services and Mental Health departments

• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with participants (documented in electronic health record)

• Engage and offer clients referral to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan and Community Linkage to foster and strengthen recovery

• Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants in the substance use programs

• Provide continuing care planning

• Schedule is Monday-Friday, however will include one evening shift during the week

• Facilitate two (2) cohorts of treatment programming at a time (one SAMI focused, one SUD focused), with a ratio of 1 counselor to 15 participants

• Monitor activities of volunteers, and oversee support/fellowship meetings

  
  

Job location:

Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution

2338 North West Street

Lima, OH 45801

Allen County

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's training at the Corrections Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.

Knowledge of social or behavioral science or criminal justice or comparable field; community resources regarding employment, social services policy & program planning & analysis; social program counseling; interviewing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; handle emergencies & sensitive contacts with inmates/juveniles or family members; prepare concise, meaningful & accurate reports.

Unusual Working Conditions

May be exposed to potentially dangerous inmates; may be required to work weekends, evening shift & travel.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The final candidate selected for the 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.