Substance Abuse Program Manager

Substance Abuse Program Manager in the Department of Corrections.

Salary: $48,582.22 per year.

This full-time position includes a full range of benefits:
Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

The Substance Abuse Program Manager performs highly complex substance abuse counseling work within the jail and provides direct supervision of the Certified Peer Recovery Specialists. Work involves planning, coordinating, and implementing substance abuse counseling programs and activities as well as coordinating and supervising the activities of assigned personnel.

• Assist in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
• Maintain a therapeutic community within the facility, working closely with correctional staff to create a unit that has certified peer addiction specialists working to involve inmates in participating in anti-addiction activities and education.
• Provide a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.
• Participate in the Individual Treatment Plan based on severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview.
• Provide counseling and recovery skills training; participate in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compile data and submit reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit copies of Individual Progress Summaries.
• Supervise work of others; assist in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
• Coordinate or participate in transition meetings.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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