Substance Use Therapist DOC

Substance Use Therapist DOC $2500 retention bonus

Department: TPC-Doc In Prison Sa

Operating Unit: The Providence Center

Location: Providence, RI

Job : 23002

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Other

The Providence Center DOC is located at the ACI, Cranston, RI.

This position is eligible for a $2500 retention bonus.

The Providence Center Substance Use Therapist Department of Corrections (DOC) provides individual and group therapy and monitors 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.
• Treat clients with respect.
• 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.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• LCDP or actively working toward licensure is required.
• Must have experience in group facilitation as well as knowledge of criminogenic risk factors.
• 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 8am-4pm with one late night a week from 11:30-7:30pm.

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.