Therapeutic Community Substance Use Counselor [Correctional Program Coordinator] GCI

Correctional Program Coordinator (Therapeutic Community Substance Use Counselor)

Job location:

Grafton Correctional Institution (GCI)

2500 South Avon Belden Road

Grafton, OH 44044

Are you a qualified, licensed clinical professional?

Do you want to make a contribution to help men and women in prison gain the skills necessary 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 a fast-paced environment?

The Therapeutic Community Correctional Program Coordinator 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-Therapeutic Community Correctional Program Coordinators use evidence-based treatment approaches in the treatment of offenders in prison who are in need of substance abuse recovery programming.

Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:

• At assigned correctional institution, provide alcohol and drug group counseling and other ancillary services to the participants on your caseload
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning on participants (documented in electronic health record)
• Monitor attendance and participation progress of the participants in the substance abuse programs
• Provide continuing care planning
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (hours may vary)
• Therapeutic Communities are open-ended programs with a counselor to client ratio of 1:20
• Monitor activities of volunteers and oversee support/fellowship meetings

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

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 characteristic 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.