Correctional Substance Use Counselor

Job Overview

Core Civic is seeking a Correctional Substance Use Counselor for a job in Olney Springs, Colorado. Core Civic is currently seeking a Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

Salary: $29.81 per hour. Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff.

• Interview and assess prospective program participants, gathering data using screening and assessment instruments.
• Establish rapport with participants and determine individual and group needs based on screening and assessment results.
• Facilitate individual and group treatment interventions in accordance with Core Civic partner agencies and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Use standardized offender assessment information to develop treatment plans or specific programs.
• Facilitate participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage ongoing recovery.
• Plan participant incentives and use appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of clinical files for each participant, including intake documents, assessments, interviews, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and referrals, in compliance with protocols and laws.
• Document and track treatment plans, monitor inmate progress, and review status of inmates/residents to verify completion of treatment and therapeutic programs.

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Core Civic is a Drug‑Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance