Substance Use Therapist Department of Corrections

Substance Use Therapist Department of Corrections & $2500 Retention Bonus

This position is eligible for $2,500 retention bonus.

Providence Center Substance Use Therapist Department of Corrections will provide individual and group therapy and monitor client progress.

• Perform initial screening, intake and assessment, orientation, crisis intervention, individual and group substance abuse counseling, client education, referral, treatment planning, and consultation for clients receiving treatment from Providence Center within the DOC.
• Evaluate psychological, social and physiological signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
• Collect pertinent data from appropriate collateral sources in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
• Develop a diagnostic evaluation of the client’s substance use disorder and criminogenic risk factors.
• Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
• Serve as a role model to clients on a daily basis in such areas as daily living skills and decision‑making.
• Identify specific therapeutic interventions appropriate for specific problems.
• Complete record‑keeping in accordance with DOC and TPC policies/procedures.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Center and DOC staff, clients, community agencies and the public.
• Assist with discharge planning as necessary.
• Maintain active involvement in professional and lay mental health organizations within the community.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, case presentations, conferences, etc.
• Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.
• Attend mandatory in‑service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure.
• Serve on appropriate Center or DOC committees.

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field OR LCDP required.
• Must have experience in group facilitation as well as knowledge of criminogenic risk factors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, DOC, and Center employees.
• Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.
• Hours M-F days but may be scheduled for 1 evening a week depending on the facility.

A Americans with Disability Act Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement:
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement:
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.