Treatment Counselor, Community Corrections at Lake air metal products

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

32.08

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Facilitation, Individual Treatment, Behavioral Management, Confidentiality, Documentation, Progress Monitoring, Substance Use Disorder, Participant Engagement, Therapeutic Tools, Intervention, Rapport Building, Recovery Support, Evaluation Planning

Industry

Public Safety

Description

$32.08 per hour CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselors in our Community Corrections residential treatment program. The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources. Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs. Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns. Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s). Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors residents progress and reviews status of residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed. Prepares evaluation/transition plans five (5) days prior to resident’s release from program. Qualifications: High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. Three years of full-time counseling experience with a criminal justice population in a substance use disorder program is required. Must possess or obtain an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor Certification by an accredited certifying organization within six months of hire date. A valid driver's license is required. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Responsibilities

The Treatment Counselor interviews and assesses prospective program participants, establishing rapport and determining individual and group needs. They facilitate treatment interventions and maintain confidentiality of clinical files while documenting and tracking treatment plans.